Persistent verbal bullying of Y6 child

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My ds is "solidly built" (at the top end of the normal weight for his height/age) and has been subjected to persistent verbal abuse relating to being fat from a classmate for the past 2 years. We have spoken to the class teacher and Head on a number of occasions, but the abuse has continued. My ds is very bright, but is now saying that he doesn't want to go to school. I am desperate to ensure that his self-confidence doesn't take a hit before he starts at secondary school next year, and would be grateful for any suggestions of how I should approach this issue.

Ask the school for a copy of their policy on bullying...read it and then make an appointment with the HT. Point out all of the things they're not doing which they say they WILL do in cases of bullying.

If the HT is not more proactive, write immediately to the governors.

It's absolutely SHIT they're not doing more.

Does DS have friends?

Sorry ... the bullying policy will link into the behaviour policy. Also get a copy of the complaints procedure -worth a read.
Then when fully armed email and detail incidents.
You need a paper trail and they take written over chat more seriously.

To be honest you could get the policy and go to the governors with the things the teacher and head have ignored already, how many times can you go back to the same people for help?

Have the school actually tried to help?

Thanks to all for the suggestions. I have read the anti-bullying policy, but it is rather vague. Suggested sanctions are a ticking off, the loss of a few minutes playtime or the bully's parents being informed. The bully started at ds's school in Y4. Prior to this I was struck by how agreeable all ds's classmates were. Fortunately ds is quite popular and still has a number of good friends. I will certainly document any incidents going forward as well as my best recollection of events over the past 2 years. If I don't get a satisfactory response from the school soon, escalating to the governers will be my next move.