Anti-Bullying & Harassment
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Policy reference | AU-POL-01 |
Version | 1.0 |
Approved by | Board of Directors, Apex Up CIC |
Date adopted | 4 June 2026 |
Last reviewed | 4 June 2026 |
Next review due | 4 June 2027 (or sooner if legislation or guidance changes) |
Policy owner | Director, Apex Up CIC |
Applies to | All directors, staff, sessional coaches, volunteers, students and anyone acting on behalf of Apex Up CIC |
Apex Up CIC Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy
1 Policy statement
Apex Up CIC is committed to providing a safe, welcoming environment where bullying and harassment are not accepted. Everyone who takes part in our activities has the right to feel safe and respected. We take all reports of bullying seriously and deal with them promptly and fairly.
2 Purpose and scope
This policy explains what we mean by bullying and harassment, how we prevent it, and how we respond when it happens. It applies to behaviour between participants, and to behaviour involving staff, coaches, volunteers and parents, including online.
3 What we mean by bullying and harassment
Bullying is behaviour, usually repeated over time, that is intended to hurt someone physically or emotionally. It includes physical harm, name-calling, threats, exclusion, spreading rumours, and cyberbullying through phones or social media. Harassment is unwanted behaviour linked to a protected characteristic, such as race, sex, disability, religion or sexual orientation. “Banter” that hurts or humiliates someone is still bullying.
4 Our approach to prevention
We build a positive culture where difference is respected and kindness is expected. Coaches set clear expectations, model respect, encourage teamwork across mixed groups, and step in early when they notice unkind behaviour. We talk openly with young people about treating each other well, both in person and online.
5 Reporting and responding
Anyone who experiences or witnesses bullying should tell a coach, the Director or the Designated Safeguarding Lead. We take the concern seriously, listen to those involved, and decide on a fair response — which may include speaking with those responsible, involving parents, and agreeing how behaviour must change. We support the person who has been bullied and follow up to make sure it has stopped. Where bullying raises a safeguarding concern, we follow our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy.
6 Responsibilities and review
All staff and volunteers are responsible for promoting positive behaviour and responding to bullying. The Director oversees how concerns are handled. This policy links to our Safeguarding, Code of Conduct, Positive Behaviour Management and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policies and is reviewed at least annually.
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Apex Up CIC Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy
Approval and adoption
This Anti-Bullying & Harassment Policy has been approved and adopted by the Board of Directors of Apex Up CIC. It will be reviewed at least every twelve months, and sooner if there is a change in legislation, national or local guidance, or following any relevant incident or learning.
Policy reference | AU-POL-01 |
Version | 1.0 |
Date adopted | 4 June 2026 |
Next review due | 4 June 2027 |
Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors of Apex Up CIC:
Muhammed Zahir
Director, Apex Up CIC
Date: 4 June 2026