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Anti-BullyingPart of the Values Driven Expectations SystemPage 27 We believe all learners are entitled to be part of a happy and safe academy where they can flourish in both their learning and in their personal development.We will not tolerate bullying in our community and will do all we can to eradicate bullying in all its forms if this occurs at Dudley Academies Trust.What is Bullying?Bullying is something which is carried out on several occasions with the intention of upsetting or harming the victim. Bullying can take a number of different forms:Falling out with friends is not bullying.EMOTIONALVERBALPHYSICALRACISTSEXUALBeing unfriendly or tormenting others (for example, hiding books).Name calling, spreading rumours, making fun of someone.Pushing, kicking, hitting, biting or spitting for example.Racial taunts, making fun of someone%u2019s race, colour, creed, culture or religion.Unwanted physical contact.HOMOPHOBICGENDERONLINE/CYBERTargeting someone because of their sexuality or focusing on the issue of sexuality.Targeting someone because of their gender.Setting up hate websites, posting hateful comments, offensive messages sent via text, social media or email for example.