Anti-Bullying Policy

Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery believes that bullying is action taken by one or more children with the deliberate intention of hurting a child, either physically or emotionally.

Bullying damages individual children. We therefore do all we can to prevent it, by developing a company ethos in which bullying is regarded as unacceptable. As a company we will produce a safe, secure environment where all children can learn without anxiety.

We believe that every child has the right to expect an environment which

• Is safe and caring
• Provides challenges but is non-threatening
• Encourages children to feel secure
• Values children’s opinions
• Shows an awareness of children’s individual needs and attempts to meet them

If a child is being bullied we will listen to them in an appropriate setting and every effort will be made to establish the facts. Action will be taken to address his/her concerns, and to ensure that there is no reoccurrence of bullying.

If a child is accused of bullying they will be listened to in a suitable setting and efforts will be made to collect all of the facts. She/He will be informed of the actions that could be, and will be taken by Ashfield Plaza Day Nursery.