Respect Me!What do we already know?

• What's the difference between bullying and harassment?

• What's a protected characteristic and the Equalities Act?

• How does the college manage bullying and harassment?

This is what we will cover today!

Poster: What makes a…?

• Who is a Bully and Who is a Victim? (behaviours, attitudes, appearance)

• What ways do People bully others?

• Why do people bully or harass others?

Bullying and Harassment

Bullying and harassment is behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended. Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Examples of bullying or harassing behaviour include: spreading malicious rumours. unfair treatment in person or cyber space.

Equalities Act 2010

Protected Characteristics are characteristics that an individual can identify with that would be unlawful to discriminate against (eg Disability)

College Student Bullying and Harassment Policy

• City of Glasgow College has a ZERO Tolerance stance on Bullying and Harassment

• Policy aims to ensure a positive and supportive environment

• Foster good relations based on dignity and respect

• This policy is underpinned by the Student Disciplinary Procedure

Procedure Jigsaw

Using the sections provided try to piece together what the CoCG Disciplinary procedure looks like.

The layout should be something like this:Pre Stage1 Section

Stage 1 1 Section

Stage 26 Sections

Stage 32 Sections

Consequences• Depending on the severity of the claim, the

person named as the perpetrator may be suspended pending investigation

• This may effect bursary monies and other payments received

• The perpetrators may be given a recorded warning or expelled from college

Finding HelpIn the first instance we would always say try to resolve matters informally, if at all possible.• Speak to Guidance Lecturers• Speak to Student Advisors• Chat with the Students Association• Report on a CoCG Complaints Form• Call Nightline for more support – 0141 55 22 555

Respect Me!Today we have covered:

• The difference between bullying and harassment• Protected characteristic and the Equalities Act• The college strategy for managing bullying and

harassment

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