Bullying Policy   A pupil may not hurt another pupil by word, action or gesture. ‘Play fighting’ and hurtful ‘jokes’ are forbidden. The bullying of another pupil by word or deed, by an individual or group is strictly forbidden and will always be regarded as most serious misconduct.  Bullying can be described as deliberately hurtful behaviour that is repeated over a period of time, and is difficult for the person being bullied to stop. It is important to note that bullying also includes:- the taking of, or deliberate damage to somebody’s property, cyber-bullying through the use of defamatory or intimidating messages or images via any form of communication technology in particular Facebook or any other messaging service, either inside, or outside of School, the harassment of another pupil or person in relation to their race, religious culture, special educational needs or disabilities, and sexual orientation. If at any time you feel that you are being bullied it is important that you tell someone, so that we can listen to your concerns and take action to ensure that the bullying stops.  We understand that telling can be difficult however the following advice should help.  You can talk to:- (a) your parents and ask them to contact the school, (b) your Form Tutor or Head of Year, (c) the Director of Site, (d) the Headmaster. You may also use our confidential e-mail address bullyingconcerns@fc.tchs.uk.net You will also have the opportunity to complete the confidential bullying questionnaire every half-term. This will allow you to raise any concerns that you may have or allow you to show responsibility for others by raising your concern with regard to the bullying of another pupil.  Once you have raised an issue relating to bullying we will monitor the situation very closely on a daily basis for a long period of time if necessary to ensure that the bullying has completely stopped.    Anybody who engages in bullying will face a range of sanctions up to and including permanent exclusion. Students must also realise that aggression of any kind cannot be tolerated. Violence towards another pupil, or the carrying, or use of weapons, or instruments as weapons will lead to permanent exclusion. Please note that laser pens are not permitted in school as their inappropriate use can cause injury to others and may therefore be regarded in such context as a weapon.