Cyberbullying, i.e. via social networking websites, phone calls, text messages, photographs or emails. Strict disciplinary action will be taken against students and staff regarding any unpleasant remarks or actions motivated by prejudice against particular groups, for example on grounds of

  • Race
  • Religion
  • Ethnicity or culture
  • Sex
  • Gender, gender identity or perceived gender identity
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability or Special Educational Needs
  • Intellectual or other abilities
  • Appearance or health conditions
  • Being adopted or a career

Alpha International Education supports students, teachers, parents and other stake holders. We are committed to eliminate the issue of bullying and child abuse as it will affect the mental health of the students. The students will be taught about anti –bullying and child abuse policy. Cyber-bullying (bullying or harassment using electronic means), which can be targeted at emotional, social or verbal level. Alpha International Education deals Cyber-Bullying very seriously. We make sure that cyberbullying does not happen in our school as the Principal or a designated staff monitors every class (live/ recorded). Even the chats, student and staff mail are also monitored by the technical team. Strict disciplinary action will be taken if cyber-bullying occurs as cyberbullying can also result in long-lasting emotional effects.

Methods to Prevent Cyber-Bullying

  • Staff will be given training in identifying cyberbullying and understanding their responsibilities in developing e-safety.
  • We foster and inculcate the school ethos of good behaviour, mutual respect, and consideration among all staff and students so that a safe , happy and secure learning environment is created
  • Monitor the class by the Principal or the designated staff. Monitoring will be done either in the live classes or through the videos available of the recorded classes in the school portal
  • The chats, Mail of the student and the staff are monitored by the technical team and the Principal. Any incident of Cyber-Bullying will be reported immediately to the Principal
  • The students and parents will be educated about cyberbullying through a variety of means like seminars, conferences and workshops
  • The technical team will use tools like filtering, firewall, anti-spyware software, anti-virus software and secure connections to safeguard the pupils to avoid cyber-bullying
  • Alpha International Education will ensure that the staff and children understand the importance of password security and the need to log out of accounts every time they use the online platform
  • The students can contact teachers by email when they are concerned about a bullying/Cyber-bullying issue and it will be reported to the Principal
  • Anti-bullying Policy will be reviewed regularly through consultation with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Educate students as how they can manage their relationship with the peers and others
  • We offer emotional support and behavioural management to the students by proper counselling
  • Conduct a variety of activities such as discussion, group discussion, discussion forums to raise an awareness about bullying/cyber-bullying
  • Making it clear to all that there are effective procedures for reporting (including anonymous reporting), investigating and tackling bullying, and encouraging pupils to report instances of anything they perceive to be bullying
  • Any report of Cyber-bullying will be taken seriously and investigated immediately and strict disciplinary action will be taken including suspension from the classes/school. Stricter methods such as removal from class, excluding student to attend a fixed period will be implemented if required. For any complains or concern please mail to [email protected]

Principal
Alpha International Education