Anti-bullying

We are committed to supporting schools in their efforts to create positive learning environments and reducing bullying.

Further information

What is bullying?

Behaviour by an individual or group, usually repeated over time, that intentionally hurts another individual or group either physically or emotionally.

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 - Choose Respect

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event during which schools are encouraged to do something that shows their commitment to tackling bullying.

This year it has the theme Choose Respect' and will take place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November. Odd Socks Day will take place on Tuesday 12 November, where adults and children wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.

Please ensure that your school community have this date in their diary!

• Anti-Bullying Alliance website

School resources 2024

Get Ready For Anti-Bullying Week School Event - Thursday 10 October 2024, 4 to 5pm. 

The Anti-Bullying Alliance have developed lots of free resources. The primary and secondary school packs help you bring Anti-Bullying Week to life.

• Primary school packs
• Secondary school packs
• BBC teach lesson

Useful websites

• Anti-Bullying Week 2023 resources (NSPCC learning)
• Listen Up - respect our rights (respect me)
• Anti-Bullying Week assembly presentations, posters and flashcards (Family Lives)

Anti-Bullying Award - Positive Peaceful Places

Positive and peaceful places has been developed to support schools in evolving peaceful practices in all its forms.  The award looks at how schools can develop structures, policies and systems but also to develop justice, fairness, a shared ethos and the building of healthy relationships.

The first schools have now successfully completed the award, and many schools are currently on their journey towards accreditation.  We are continuing to run the award but with adaptations that suit schools due to social distancing and recognising the challenges schools face at the moment. View further details.