Anti-Bullying Week takes place in November every year in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and is co-ordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Anti-Bullying Week gives empowers teachers and children to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.

Where can I read more? To read more about Anti-Bullying Week, you can visit the Anti-Bullying Alliance website here.

Links to activities and resources: You can download the primary and secondary packs from the Anti-Bullying Alliance website here.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance website also has information and resources for Odd Socks Day here.

Childnet has produced a resource called ‘Just a joke?’ which includes lesson plans, quick activities, a quiz and teaching guide designed to explore problematic online sexual behaviour with 9-12 year olds. You can access the resource here.

Another resource from Childnet is ‘Crossing the Line’ which is a practical online safety toolkit to support teaching and learning about cyberbullying with an LGBT focus. The resource includes films and lesson plans to explore online issues with pupils aged 11-14 years old. You can access the resource here.

Childnet has also produced a resource called ‘Talk it Over’, a research-led resource designed to support teachers in facilitating empathetic, honest, and evidence-based conversations on online hate and how to tackle it with secondary aged pupils. You can access the resource here.

Coram Kidscape is an anti-bullying charity that offers free, confidential support for parents and carers who are concerned about a child experiencing bullying. The charity works to prevent bullying and help children and young people build confidence and resilience. Coram Kidscape supports Anti-Bullying Week and provides a range of resources for parents, carers, young people, schools and professionals working with children. These resources include advice guides, activity packs, lesson materials, workshops and practical support for children affected by bullying.

You can access support for parents and carers here.

Advice and resources for adults working with children are available here.

You can also explore the full resource hub here.