Ban Da Bully - Polesworth's Anti Bullying Project

Role Of The Peer Mentor
Role Of The Youth Work Staff
Reasons People Have Become Mentors

“Ban da Bully” is an anti bullying project that has been running effectively in Polesworth International Language College since 2001.

The original concept for the project was developed by Warwickshire Youth Service and Connexions in partnership with the School. The hard work invested by all involved, has resulted in a not just a successful piece of work that has helped many young people, but an ethos that runs through the school – that bullying will not be tolerated.

The most important people involved in Ban da Bully are the peer mentors who have volunteered themselves for this responsible and rewarding role within the school. They are there to protect the younger students and assist them in all areas of school life, including any possible bullying issues that may arise. The support offered to new students from both the mentors and youth work staff is essential, because it assists in a smooth transition from Primary to High School which is widely recognised as one of the most daunting experiences in a young person’s life.

Role of the Peer Mentor

• To attend designated Year 7 tutor group weekly. There are between 4 – 5 mentors per tutor group.
• During tutorial time mentors will be able get to know students and will be recognisable to students around school.

• To be available to assist any one who is experiencing bullying or any other problems in school.

• Not to get involved in disputes, but to refer them on to Youth Work staff using referral forms.

• To set an example to others student’s, regarding behaviour, uniform etc. The mentors start their role in Year 10 and receive training from the Youth Work staff to enable them to carry this out effectively. On completion of their training the mentors receive a purple tie to identify them to other students.

Role of the Youth Work staff

Polesworth has a close relationship with Warwickshire Youth Service, and employ a Youth Worker –
Jo Humble. The responsibility of the project is held by the youth work staff.

• To recruit/ train new mentors.

• Carry out PSHE lessons on bullying to Yr 7 students.

• Support students who have contacted mentor/school staff about any bullying issues.

• To contact senior staff in school, who will then investigate the issue and deal with it appropriatley.

• To support mentors and offer training through out the year.

• Offer strategies to students to assist them in dealing with bullying.

Some reasons why people have chosen to become mentors ………………

“I want to experience advising and caring for troubled students to improve their life in school.”

“I want to be a bully mentor because I have been bullied, and other people shouldn’t have to go through it too.”

“I want to be a bully mentor because they helped me in the past, and I would like to do the same for others.”

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