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Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Teacher Resources

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A collection of teaching resources for primary and secondary schools designed to complement Anti-Bullying Week programmes.

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We have developed this school pack to help you bring ‘Anti-Bullying Week 2024: Choose Respect’ to life in your primary school or with primary school-aged children in your setting.

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It's every child's right not to be bullied. Children's rights are unique in that many of them, although designed for the safety and protection of children, have to be provided for by adults and the government.

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Bullying is both behaviour and impact; what someone does and the impact it has on a person's capacity to feel in control of themselves. Find out more

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Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) - respectme

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Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will take place from Monday 13 – Friday 17 November with the theme of Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) because bullying is never acceptable.

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Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) - respectme

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Anti-Bullying Week 2023 will take place from Monday 13 – Friday 17 November with the theme of Listen Up! (Respect our Rights) because bullying is never acceptable.

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Over the years we have developed a range of videos and resources to support our work and awareness raising campaigns. We have also published various short films on our YouTube channel, many of which have been produced by children and young people. Our videos promote clear anti-bullying messages abou…

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Dealing with Bullying - What are my options...?

When it comes to dealing with bullying there isn't always one 'right' answer. This information will help if you're being bullied, but it can also help if you know someone who is being bullied and you're not sure what to say or do to help them. Telling someone or getting someone else involved can often help you to feel better - even if it doesn't make the bullying stop. But what works for someone else won't always work for you. You will know what feels right for you and your situation, but you don't have to limit yourself to trying just one thing; you might need to try a couple of different options to find one that works for you. You could tell an adult In most cases this is good advice. But does it feel right for you and your situation? Maybe you're worried about an over-reaction, being called a 'grass' or people finding out you've been bullied. For some people, that can seem worse than the bullying itself. But telling the right adult really can make a difference. Talk to someone you can trust; a parent, teacher, brother or sister, football coach or a youth worker. It doesn't matter who they are, only that you trust them to listen and do their best for you. Let them know what you would like to happen and ask them to keep you involved throughout. Don't bottle things up If you're struggling it's important not to bottle up your feelings - this can make you feel worse. Even if you don't want help to stop the bullying, it can help to talk to a friend or someone else you trust about how you feel. You might find telling a friend easier. If you are the friend it is important you listen - don't necessarily try to fix things straight away, but be there for them. But if you do need adult help and find it difficult to approach someone, a friend can help by going with you or passing the information on. You might also be able to get some support at school, online or at the other places you visit. Buddy systems, peer mentoring and counselling are there to help you find a way of dealing with problems like bullying, and the people involved are trained to listen and help you talk things through. This might be worth exploring. If you don't feel comfortable talking to someone you know but you think it'll help to tell someone, you can call ChildLine (0800 1111) or go online and speak to someone in confidence. Ignore it/Walk away/Pretend it doesn't bother you Being able to walk away from bullying or act like it doesn't bother you is a good coping mechanism; it can show people you're confident and can deal with situations. But it's not always easy to pretend that you're okay when you're not. Even if you can hide your feelings from people, they're still there and you need to do something that will help you deal with them. Walking away doesn't work so well when the bullying is happening at places you enjoy going to, or places that you might have to go to - like your school, your church or your Mosque. If you feel comfortable trying this then you should. But if it's not an option then you need to think about trying something else. Block/report users online If the bullying is happening online, you can instantly 'block' someone who is horrible to you, or delete or 'hide' what they say, even though that won't stop other people from seeing it. There are also steps you can take on social media sites, such as Facebook, where you can report language or behaviour which is offensive or aggressive. Often 'blocking' someone is enough and you might not feel the need to report them but, again, everyone is different and it will depend on your situation and what will make you feel better. If you're new to social networking or online gaming, take things slowly. Start off with friends you already have, or people you already know. Find your feet and get comfortable with how relationships work online before venturing into new conversations or friendships with other people. Keep a diary of what happens Keeping a diary doesn't suit everyone, but writing things down can be a really useful way of coping with how you're feeling; especially if you aren't ready to talk to someone about it. Recording incidents can also make it easier if you do decide to tell someone and it can act as evidence if other parties need to get involved. Similarly, if you're being bullied online, you should keep any texts or online messages you receive. Ask them to stop If you can do this then try it - the person bullying you might not know how their behaviour is affecting you, and it might change the way they behave towards you. But some people aren't so approachable and you might not have the confidence to speak to them, or you might be worried about what will happen if you do. If you feel this might make things worse then it's best to explore another option. Use a witty/clever comeback Some people are witty and confident enough to respond to people who are bullying them with a clever comeback - but it's not something everyone will feel comfortable doing. Weigh up the situation and be prepared for the reaction you might get. No one wants to be embarrassed in front of other people, and it might make them react in a more aggressive way than they did before. Try to judge whether you might make things worse before taking this approach. If you use this option online, remember how easily comments can be misunderstood! Something that sounds funny or clever in your head might not come across that way online! Get your own back/Stand up to them Children and young people tell us that this is a common piece of advice, but it isn't always helpful! It takes a lot of courage to confront someone who is making you feel intimidated, scared, sad or lonely. Violence can leave you and others badly hurt - or in serious trouble - and it can make you feel bad about yourself. If someone uses violence towards you then this is an assault - not bullying - and it may be a good idea to involve the police. Hitting back is a choice - but it's a risky one. Remember, if you hit someone back you could be charged with assault. Despite what people think, responding to bullying with more bullying doesn't make it go away.

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When it comes to dealing with bullying there isn't always one 'right' answer. This information will help if you're being bullied, but it can also help if you know someone who is being bullied and you're not sure what to say or do to help them.

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It's every child's right not to be bullied. Children's rights are unique in that many of them, although designed for the safety and protection of children, have to be provided for by adults and the government.

Although children and young people are covered under the Human Rights Act 1998, their rights are more clearly specified under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).

Although neither specifically mentions bullying, bullying behaviour does breach a number of the articles in both. Alongside this, both outline the responsibilities of adults to protect and safeguard children and young people from bullying behaviour.

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It's every child's right not to be bullied. Children's rights are unique in that many of them, although designed for the safety and protection of children, have to be provided for by adults and the government. Although children and young people are covered under the Human Rights Act 1998, their rights are more clearly specified [...]

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Twinkl Partnerships Anti-Bullying Week

Unlock the power of kindness this Anti-Bullying Week

Made in partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance, we have an amazing selection of Anti-Bullying Week resources here for you to explore and share with your children.

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event to raise awareness about bullying. Every year, schools, colleges and workplaces join in with Anti-Bullying Week to campaign against bullying in their community.

This Anti-Bullying Week, you can use our anti-bullying resources to create engaging, innovative lessons on this important topic. Through these lessons, you can educate your children about the harmful effects of bullying and why we must fight to stop it.

These anti-bullying resources help to teach children valuable life skills, such as self-awareness and empathy. Transform your classroom into a friendlier, more understanding and compassionate environment using these Anti-Bullying Alliance resources.

In addition to delivering informative lessons, there are lots of fun ways you can get involved in Anti-Bullying Week. For instance, you can take part in Odd Socks Day, where kids are encouraged to wear odd socks to school. This special day is designed to celebrate the importance and beauty of individuality.

Stand up against bullying with our Anti-Bullying Week resources

This collection of anti-bullying resources has been created in partnership with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to help educate children on the important issue of bullying, both inside and outside of school.

Each of these Anti-Bullying Alliance resources help you explore the difficult and sensitive topic of bullying with your children in an age-appropriate way. You'll find teaching materials about the differences between bullying and banter, guidance on how to tackle bullying and resources to teach children to recognise bullying using real-life situations.

Here are a few of our favourite Anti-Bullying Week resources to help you get started:

What is the Anti-Bullying Alliance?

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is an amazing coalition of organisations and individuals who are working together to fight against bullying. The Anti-Bullying Alliance aims to stop all bullying, creating safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. They want all young people to thrive by being supported in a happy and healthy environment.

The Anti-Bullying Alliance supports a network of thousands of schools and colleges across the country, whilst working to raise awareness about bullying and the effect it has on the lives of children and young people. Raising awareness will create a world in which everyone agrees that bullying is unacceptable. The only way to do this is to make sure that teachers, parents and children have the skills and knowledge to address bullying effectively.

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Anti-Bullying Week | Anti-Bullying Resources | Twinkl

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The Anti-Bullying Alliance and Twinkl have partnered to create this range of Anti-Bullying Week resources to help teachers and pupils tackle bullying.

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You should always tell someone about the things you're worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you're doing.

If you're in need of in-the-moment support you can contact , where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on BBC Action Line .

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BBC Teach are working with the Anti - Bullying Alliance to share some interactive teaching resources, including a Live Lesson, for Anti - Bullying Week 2023.

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Tackling disability related bullying - information and lesson ideas

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Tackling disability related bullying - information and lesson ideas

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Anti Bullying Week - Best teaching resources for 2023 - Teachwire

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Get involved with Anti Bullying Week in your school with this collection of excellent resources for primary and secondary...

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In this video we learn about the difference between Conflict and Bullying. Listen to Philip's experience and decide with your class if you think this was conflict or bullying.
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Why bullying is different from conflict.
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Anti-Bullying Video Conflict vs Bullying. This interactive Anti-Bullying Video for KS1 and KS2 students can be use for Anti-Bullying Week Lessons.

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Digiduck - being a good friend on the internet (3-7s)

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Digiduck - being a good friend on the internet (3-7s)

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An engaging online safety story for young children

Help arrives just in time for Digiduck® when faced with a difficult decision! Follow Digiduck® and his pals in this story of friendship and responsibility online.

The Digiduck® collection has been created to help parents and teachers educate children aged 3 - 7 about how to be a good friend online. The collection now includes a book, PDF, poster and interactive app.

Read Digiduck's Big Decision in Greek, published by Saferinternet4kids.gr.

Read Digiduck's Big Decision in Norwegian, published by Medietilsynet Tryggbruk.

Read Digiduck's Big Decision in Spanish, published by Foro Generaciones Interactivas.

Read Digiduck's Big Decision in Azerbaijani.

Read Digiduck's Big Decision in Italian.

Read Digiduck® online here:

The app for tablets has been produced in partnership with Internet Matters, an organisation that offers resources and expert advice to help parents keep children safe online. Visit the site to learn more.

Buy Digiduck® books

Printed copies of Digiduck's Big Decision can be purchased through our online store.

Digiduck® Poster

Digiduck® offers some useful advice on how to look after yourself and your friends online.

Download the A3 poster below or you can buy it from our shop.

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Even a small donation can support the development of our online safety resources and help our Education Team to connect with more children and young people.
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A story for 3 to 7 year olds about being a good friend to others on the internet.

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Anti-Bullying Week will take place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November with the theme of 'Respect - What Does It Mean To You?' The focus of our week-long campaign will be to encourage everyone to talk and think about how the power of respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying.
RESPECT: What does it mean to you? What does it sound, look and feel like? Do we need more of it? What about self-respect? What would disrespect look like and who can help us be more respectful?

Respect is at the heart of how we ALL treat each other. Whether face to face or online, too many children and young people in Scotland experience bullying that impacts their lives, strips them of their rights and denies them their dignity.

We can all play our part to help create a positive and inclusive environment in our schools, youth clubs and communities - because everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and the right to grow up free from bullying.

Article 29 of the UNCRC says that a child or young person's education should help their mind, body and talents be the best they can. It should also build their respect for other people and the world around them. In particular, they should learn to respect their rights and the rights of others their freedoms and the freedoms of others.

We're calling on you to join us this #AntiBullyingWeek #RespectMe to help raise awareness and restore respect into the heart of our relationships, daily interactions and friendships.
Access our free resources and materials for Anti-Bullying Week 2024 here from Thursday 10 October by registering for a new account.

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You need to sign in to access these resources. If you don't already have an account, you can register here.

Our campaign map is back for Anti-Bullying Week 2024, celebrating involvement across the country.

Check back to see your pin and all the others taking part as the map will be updated regularly.

If you missed the 'add to map' option when registering for your account email us at: enquire@respectme.org.uk. Include your school/youth group name, or organisation name, including post code, and we'll add you to our map on the countdown to #AntiBullyingWeek.

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Anti-Bullying Week will take place from Monday 11 to Friday 15 November with the theme of 'Respect - What Does It Mean To You?' The focus of our week-long campaign will be to encourage everyone to talk and think about how the power of respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying.

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