Management Information Sheet
Anti-bullying week 2020: United against bullying
Monday 16th – Friday 20th November
Levels of bullying remain high. One child in every classroom is experiencing bullying every day.
| "Bullying has a long-lasting effect on those who experience and witness it. By channelling our collective power, through shared efforts and shared ambitions, we can reduce bullying together." |
Anti-bullying week presents a valuable opportunity to address the challenge of bullying within your school. This year the theme is 'United Against Bullying'. If we unite together to tackle this issue, we can make a real difference. Below are free resources and realistically achievable approaches to ensure your school community can unite in enjoying activities that make a positive difference towards reducing bullying in your school, continuing to support Anti-Bullying Week despite the challenges of Coronavirus.
| "This year, more than ever, we've witnessed the positive power that society can have when we come together to tackle a common challenge." |
I've only got time to do one thing, what can I do?
Get the conversation started by:
KS1: Celebrate Friendship Friday with Kidscape and Elmer. Download your free Kindness Pack here. Ask you pupils: What makes a good friend? What is the difference between 'telling tales' and asking for help?
KS2: Ask staff and pupils to wear odd socks for Odd Socks Day. Share the Anti-Bullying short video (2 mins) and ask your pupils: 'What part will you play to help stop bullying?' Make sure pupils know who they can talk to in school by downloading and displaying the Odd Socks poster.
Secondary: Support teachers in talking with young people (aged 11-16) about bullying and diversity. Letting them know they aren't alone is so important and helping them tell their story can be a great way to share their feelings. Watch the Sky News short video and ask your pupils to: Create a 120 second news report raising awareness of online bullying and detail why we should all be 'United Against Bullying'.
How can i run a week of activities, when I don't have time to plan?
Anti-bullying Alliance have developed a primary resource pack and a secondary resource pack. These contain assembly ideas, lesson plans, cross-curricular ideas and display materials, designed to bring anti-bullying week to life in your school by encouraging pupils to think about how we can unite to address bullying both online and offline.
I have pupils that are self-isolating at home, How can i involve them?
Parents and carers are a vital piece of the puzzle in tackling bullying. Self-isolating or not, this toolkit developed with Kidscape and SafeToNet will help parents to support their children by talking about bullying.
I want to take a whole-school approach and embed lasting change to tackle and prevent bullying in my school. How do I get started?
A whole-school approach is most effective in embedding change and uniting your school community against bullying . The Diana Award have created a useful whole-school approach guide for schools.
I've got some questions, who can I ask?
Contact Antibullying Alliance at aba@ncb.org.uk.
For localised support, contact josie.rayner-wells@norfolk.gov.uk.
We look forward to you joining in this November for Anti-Bullying Week. We're all a piece in the puzzle, and together, we're united against bullying! Share your activities by tweeting #antibullyingweek.