The Race Relations Act of 1976 makes it unlawful to discriminate against someone because of his/her colour, race, and nationality, ethnic or national background. The Act makes it the duty of Glasgow City Council to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination. In 1999 the guidelines, ‘Dealing with Racial Harassment’ were issued to assist all nursery/teaching staff in dealing with such incidents. The adoption of an anti-racist approach should be seen as one part of the continuing attempt to improve the quality of education.
Glasgow City Council recognises that support from the home is essential if these aims are to be achieved. Every child in Glasgow has the right to be happy and secure in educational establishments.

Bullying
Bullying behaviour will not be tolerated within Glasgow City Council’s educational establishments. All children in Glasgow’s educational establishments have an entitlement to ‘work (and play) in a learning environment in which they feel valued, respected and safe and are free from all forms of abuse, bullying or discrimination’. (A Standard for Pastoral Care in Glasgow Establishments).

In 2009, Glasgow City Council published its revised Anti-Bullying Policy, incorporating the requirement to record and report all discriminatory behaviours within educational establishments. All establishments are required to review their policy in light of this. For this reason any anti-bullying strategy must stress the importance of partnership with the parents and carers of their children.

The Rights of Staff
Each member of staff has the right to feel safe in their working environment. Should you feel aggrieved, upset or angry with any member of staff, please see the Head of Establishment. You should be aware that Glasgow City Council has clear guidelines on violence to staff and these include the right to protection from verbal and physical abuse.