Rating description:
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Fully met: We collect data about whether this type of bullying is an issue in school, and this data shows us this type of bullying isn’t a concern. We also actively work to prevent and respond to any bullying targeted at these pupils.
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Partially met: We collect data about whether this type of bullying is an issue in school, and this data highlights that this type of bullying is an issue, therefore we are actively working to prevent and respond to this type of bullying.
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Not yet met: We do not collect data about whether this group is more at-risk of being bullied / bullying others (or if this type of bullying is an issue in school).
Academics in the UK and overseas continue to debate the most appropriate definition of sexual and sexist bullying as it includes a wide spectrum of behaviours, but for the purposes of this guide, we include any bullying behaviour that is sexual or sexist in nature.
Please note: This section only needs to be reported on by our United Against Bullying Plus secondary schools. If you are on the United Against Bullying programme, this page is just for your information and may still be useful, but you will not need to report on this as an indicator.
Bullying and sexual and sexist behaviours overlap and it is possible that behaviours can be sexual bullying, sexist bullying and sexual harassment. For example, sexual bullying taking place may also be a sign that there is heightened risk of harmful sexual behaviour, sexual exploitation and/or sexual violence.
Below you will find links to information, tools and resources to help you tackle sexual and sexist bullying. We will also be adding more tools, resources and case studies from participating schools throughout the programme so do check back.
We will be asking you to submit supporting evidence of your work on this area in the final audit, along with sections 1-6.
Tips:
- We've created and curated tools to help you develop effective anti-bullying practice in this crucial area. The guidance on sexual and sexist bullying and free CPD online training were updated in 2022 with input from the NSPCC and Kidscape.
- Keeping children safe in education: Statutory guidance for all schools and colleges in England. Includes advice for professionals in the education sector on how best to respond to harmful sexual behaviour.
- Tackling and preventing bullying guidance: Guidance for schools on preventing and responding to bullying.
- Sexual violence and sexual harassment between children in schools and colleges: Advice for schools and colleges on how to prevent and respond to reports of sexual violence and harassment between children.
- Child sexual exploitation: definition and guide for practitioners. Definition of child sexual exploitation, potential vulnerabilities and indicators of abuse and appropriate action to take in response.