Task17. Describe the policies and procedures that should be followed in response to concerns or evidence of bullying and explain why they are in place. Legislation regarding the safeguarding and protection of children ensures that all children are safe and protected from any type of harm. harm that could affect their health or development. Children in learning environments may face various types of experiences such as harassment, cyberbullying, discrimination, etc. learning process. It also has long-term effects on both the child being bullied and the child/group of children doing the bullying. The Education and Inspection Act 2006 states that the school must have measures in place to prevent all forms of bullying and that all these measures must be communicated to staff, children and parents. The Independent Schools Standards Regulations 2010 state that effective anti-bullying strategies must be developed and implemented by the Academy and independent schools. The Equality Act 2010, which replaces previous anti-discrimination laws with a single law, makes it illegal to discriminate, harass or victimize any student in relation to admission, the means of providing education, the exclusion of any student from provision, establishment or service or any other harm. Protection of children and young people: The Children Act 1989 states that incidents of bullying should be considered a child protection issue when there are possible reasons to suspect that the child is suffering or is likely to suffer significantly..... . middle of document......if such a repetition occurs it will result in a much more serious punishment ultimately leading to permanent exclusion. • Recognize that they are personally responsible for their choice of future behavior. • Agree to a cooling-off period during which the incident is reviewed and a course of redress is decided. • Be prepared to discuss strategies with staff/parents to help them understand and avoid any bullying behavior at school. future.• Agree to a series of counseling sessions to focus on the causes of the incident. behavior and ways to improve. Students who are bullied: • receive help and support. • receive advice on how to deal with bullying behavior and become less susceptible to it. • have the opportunity to nominate a teacher to whom they can report bullying other incidents and who they can ask for help and advice. • Are proposed during school counseling sessions..