Help and Support Hub
Cyberbullying
What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is any form of bullying that occurs online and/or through electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Cyberbullying includes sending, posting or sharing negative, harmful, false or malicious content about another person. This may involve sharing personal or private information about others, which may cause embarrassment or humiliation. Some cyberbullying crosses the line into illegal or criminal activity.
What Kiwi do
- We will promote an antibullying ethos amongst the staff and learners and reinforce the Kiwi anti-bullying policies
- We have an E-Safety Policy in place to protect activity on electronic devices and the internet, as well as to raise awareness of how to stay safe online, which students can find in their student handbook
What you will do
- I’ll be conscious of how my online behaviour affects others
- I accept that if I engage in any type of cyberbullying, I will be dealt with in accordance with the Kiwi Anti-Bullying Policy
- I will never use a social networking site to slander employees, pupils, or my company
- I agree not to compose or send harmful or offensive e-mails, and I understand that if I do, I will be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Officer, and appropriate action will be taken
- I will speak up if someone is threatening or bullying me online
- If I feel safe enough, I will address bullies and report them
- I will support others that have been affected by bullying
How to get support
If you are worried or have any concerns, please contact our Kiwi Safeguarding team using the numbers below or reach out to us using the contact us button.
- Office Hours Number: 023 8017 0380
- Out of Hours Number in Emergency: 999
- Email: safeguarding@kiwieducation.co.uk
- Safeguarding Officer: 07375 461990
Other Useful Resources
Childline
They provide assistance to youngsters impacted by crime. Their Children and Young People’s (CYP) Service also handles cases of bullying, providing guidance and collaborating with experts to guarantee that children and teenagers receive the assistance they require. You can reach their support line at no cost by dialling 0808 1689 111
- https://www.childline.org.uk/
An online form is also available
Family Lives
Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families.
You can get help with:
- The different types of bullying
- Cyberbullying
- Bullying at Work
- Bullying and mental health
The Mix
A large resource for people under the age of 25, including everything from bereavement to exam stress, emotional abuse, mental health, and homelessness. It is a private service with a 24-hour hotline.
- Telephone: 0808 808 4994