Anti-Bullying Week 14th-18th November 2016
Next week (14th-18th November) is Anti-Bullying Week. The event, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take a stand against bullying and to raise awareness.
The theme this year is 'Power for Good' which encourages young people to realise the power they often hold and to ensure they use it for good.
The week is a great opportunity for you to reinforce the messages about how your school approaches bullying including ensuring your pupils know what to do if they are being bullied and how you will deal with anyone who bullies.
Ways to get involved
- Register for Anti-Bullying Week updates by joining the free ABA School or College Network
- Download the Anti-Bullying Week logos and share on your website and newsletters
- Share your Anti-Bullying Week plans and activities online using #antibullyingweek #PowerForGood and don't forget to tag @WarksEducation so we can see what you have been doing!
- Plan a lesson or assembly or organise an anti-bullying debate
- Take part in the Wear Blue Campaign on 18 November
Free resources are available for schools at BullyingUK and Anti-Bullying Alliance
Resources are also available to order here from Action Work
On an ongoing basis, you can ensure that your school regularly consults with students, parents and carers and staff about issues relating to bullying and that you have an Anti-Bullying Policy that is up-to-date, shared with all members of your school community, and available on your school website.
Anti-Bullying in Warwickshire
The Family Information Service provides a dedicated helpline for reporting bullying, up-to-date advice for parents and support for prejudice related bullying. There is also an Anti-Bullying Guide and Statement that has been developed to support people who are working with children and young people.