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Anti-Bullying Week 2017
Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children and young people, teachers and parents to talk about and take action against bullying.
Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance and it takes place from 13th - 17th November 2017 and, this year, is supported by SafeToNet (www.safetonet.com)
'All Different, All Equal'
The organisers of Anti-Bullying Week want to empower children and young people to celebrate what makes them, and others, unique, and to understand how important it is that every child feels able to be themselves, without fear of bullying.
The theme is based on the views of almost 600 children and young people who completed an Anti-Bullying Alliance survey, as well as consultation with ABA’s many members. Young people said that they wanted to talk about tackling bullying that comes about because someone else sees them as different..png)
Why is Anti-Bullying Week important for primary school aged children?
Primary school is a great time to teach children to empathise and celebrate what makes them and others different. This is especially important when preparing children for secondary school. Every child should understand that bullying is never acceptable and that they must speak to an adult they trust.
How can schools and parents get involved?
There are lots of ways to get involved in Anti-Bullying Week 2017:
- Teachers can access free Anti-Bullying Week lesson and assembly ideas, cross curricular activities and other useful resources – see www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/resources-schools
- Share your school’s Anti-Bullying Week work on social media using #AntiBullyingWeek #AllDifferentAllEqual and tagging @ABAonline in your posts.
- Raise funds for the work of the Anti-Bullying Alliance
- Order Anti-Bullying Week merchandise
Tips for parents on responding to bullying…
If your child is being bullied, don't panic! Your key role is listening, calming and providing reassurance that the situation can get better when action is taken.
- Listen and reassure them that coming to you was the right thing to do.
- Try and establish the facts. It can be helpful to keep a diary of events to share with the school.
- Don't encourage retaliation to bullying - such as violent actions. It's important for children to avoid hitting or punching an abusive peer. Reacting that way has negative and unpredictable results. Rather, suggest that they walk away and seek help.
- Find out what your child wants to happen next. Help to identify the choices open to them; the potential next steps to take; and the skills they may have to help solve the problems.
- Encourage your child to get involved in activities that build their confidence and self-esteem, and help them to form friendships outside of school, or wherever the bullying is taking place.
- Discuss the situation with your child's teacher or Head teacher - or the lead adult wherever the bullying is taking place. Every child has a right to a safe environment in which to learn and play.
- Schools must have a behaviour policy which sets out the measures that will be taken to prevent all forms of bullying between pupils. Ask to see it!
For more information:
Read more about Anti-Bullying week at
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week