Student Handbook 2020-21
The 2020-2021 guide to studying at Gateshead College
The 2020-2021 guide to studying at Gateshead College
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YOUR<br />
SAFETY.<br />
Bullying and Harassment<br />
Bullying or harassment is behaviour<br />
that hurts another individual.<br />
There is no legal definition of bullying.<br />
However, it’s usually defined<br />
as behaviour that is:<br />
⚫ repeated<br />
It takes many forms and can include:<br />
⚫ physical assault<br />
⚫ teasing<br />
⚫ making threats<br />
⚫ name calling<br />
⚫ cyberbullying - bullying via any device,<br />
app or online (for example email, social<br />
networks and instant messengers)<br />
⚫ intended to hurt someone either<br />
physically or emotionally<br />
⚫ often aimed at certain groups, for<br />
example because of race, religion,<br />
gender or sexual orientation<br />
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