Anti-Bullying at OSCA

The Anti-Bullying Alliance states: Bullying is ‘the repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or psychological. It can happen face-to-face or online’.

Bullying in any capacity is not tolerated at OSCA, and we actively wish to work with our families to help our students feel supported and empowered in order to report any issues they are struggling with.

A copy of our Anti-Bullying Policy can be found here: Anti-bullying-policy-2024.pdf

We also run a SHARP System (School Help Advice Reporting Page) here at OSCA, which can be found here: The SHARP System

This system enables you to report any issues you are having either via confidential form or email.

Our Pastoral Support Teams and Heads of Year are always available to help you with any issues, please find their contact details below:

Heads of Year 2024/25

Head of Year 7 – Miss L McSheen – [email protected]

Head of Year 8 – Mr A Edwards – [email protected]

Head of Year 9 – Miss A Samuels – [email protected]

Head of Year 10 – Mr C Evans – [email protected]

Head of Year 11 – Mrs K WIlliams – [email protected]

Pastoral Support Team 2024/2025

Miss J Mattu – Year 7 – [email protected]

Miss R Perry – Years 10 & 11 – [email protected]

Mr K Jackson – Senior Pastoral Support – [email protected]

Safeguarding

Mrs K Prentice – Designated Safeguarding Lead – [email protected]

There are also lots of free help and advice online via:

Anti-Bullying Alliance – Anti Bullying Alliance

Young Minds – Bullying | Get help and advice | YoungMinds

NSPCC – Helping Children Deal with Bullying & Cyberbullying | NSPCC

Updates:

As part of Character Development, Year 7 students were treated to an unforgettable drama performance by Loudmouth.

The performance, Bully 4 U, tackled some big topics that are important for today’s world, all while keeping everyone engaged and entertained. The show dove into the different types of bullying that can happen both online and in person. From sharing inappropriate images online to tackling homophobia, and even discussing protected characteristics and domestic abuse.

But it wasn’t just a one-way show—our Year 7s were so involved! They were asking thoughtful, insightful, and intelligent questions, showing how much they care about understanding the world around them.

We’re incredibly proud of how engaged they were, and we know these important lessons will stick with them. Well done all!