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Harassment and Bullying Policy: Appendix A

Pending Approval from Governing Body in Michaelmas Term 2025

This Appendix provides examples of behaviour which are not likely to amount to harassment and bullying as well as examples that may amount to harassment or bullying under this policy.

The following are key points to note:

  • The examples of behaviour provided are illustrative only and this list is non-exhaustive.
  • Those referring to this list should refer specifically to the policy in the first instance when considering if a matter falls within this policy. The policy sets out the those who the policy applies to, the different means by which the behaviour can take place and other factors that will be taken into account such as the intention of the alleged perpetrator and the perception (and the reasonableness of that perception) of the alleged victim.
  • Help, support and guidance can be sought from a variety of sources to assist in determining if a matter falls within the Policy for further information.

Examples of behaviour that would not amount to harassment or bullying

The following are unlikely to fall within this policy

  • Receiving constructive and reasonable criticism from your line manager.
  • Reasonable criticism by a tutor (or another student in a tutorial context) of a student’s work.
  • The commencement of an internal college procedure e.g. student or staff disciplinary.

Examples of behaviour that may amount to harassment

Repeated behaviour

  • Repeatedly making unwanted calls, messages, or emails.
  • Sending a threatening message to more than one person.
  • Repeatedly sending someone threats of violence or harm.
  • Following or watching someone repeatedly, in person or online.
  • Repeatedly sending graphic content, such as violent or hateful images, to someone.

Related to protected characteristics

  • Jokes or derogatory comments about someone’s disability.
  • Verbal and physical threats, or intimidating behaviour linked, for example, to gender reassignment, sex or sexual orientation.
  • Sending memes mocking another person’s religion to that person.
  • Repeatedly questioning an individual’s qualifications or right to be on a course or in a position at work based on aspects of their background, such as their gender, ethnic or racial identity.
  • Consistently excluding someone from group work due to perceived religious, cultural, or gender differences.

Sexual

  • Standing unnecessarily close to someone or staring at them in a way that feels uncomfortable or intimidating.
  • Sending unwanted sexual messages that are humiliating, disrespectful or aggressive.
  • Displaying or sharing pornographic or sexual images, or other sexual content.
  • Making repeated sexual comments about someone’s body or appearance.
  • Unwanted physical contact, for example, placing a hand on someone’s thigh, lower back, or shoulder.

Less favourable treatment

  • Less favourable treatment could include, for example, being excluded, criticised or ignored
    e.g, Excluding someone from normal work or study related conversations after they have previously rejected an unwanted sexual advance.

Examples of behaviour that may amount to bullying

  • Constantly putting someone down and giving them unfair criticism in a work or study setting.
  • Excluding someone from events or study groups.
  • Putting humiliating, offensive or threatening comments or photos on social media.
  • Mocking someone because of their socio-economic background.