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News & opinion — 20 Jun 2025

Our free CPD online training is moving platforms

The Anti-Bullying Alliance’s free CPD online training will be moving platforms on 11th August 2025. If you are a registered participant in one or more of our training courses, please read the below information to ensure you are fully aware of this change and how it may affect you.

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News & opinion — 16 Jun 2025

Video Launch: Stand With Us For Children Facing Bullying

We’re pleased to launch our new video, created to shine a light on the impact of bullying – and how together, we can stand up for children facing it.

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News & opinion — 13 Jun 2025

In memory of Professor Peter Smith, Chair of the Anti-Bullying Alliance

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Peter Smith, Chair of the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA). Peter was not only a world-leading expert in the field of bullying and child development, but also a much-loved colleague, mentor, and friend to so many in our sector.

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News & opinion — 2 Jun 2025

Preventing Sectarian Bullying: Launching the All Together Guide and Training for Northern Ireland’s Children’s Workforce

We at the Anti-Bullying Alliance are proud to launch our All Together Guide and CPD training course for preventing and responding to sectarian bullying behaviour among children and young people in Northern Ireland.

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News & opinion — 20 May 2025

Breaking the cycle:  What does DfE data tell us about bullying, mental health and school absence?

A recent Department for Education (DfE) report ‘The relationship between Mental Ill Health and Absence in Students aged 13-16 year olds’ sheds a light on how mental health challenges contribute to school absenteeism. Drawing from the second cohort of the Longitudinal Study of Young People in England (LSYPE2). Here we summarise the findings of this research which offers valuable insights into the connection between mental well-being and educational engagement and discuss how bullying is a significant cause of both poor mental health and school absence and therefore how important it is to prevent bullying.

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News & opinion — 19 May 2025

Welsh Government Launches Consultation on Updated Anti-Bullying Guidance

The Welsh Government has initiated a public consultation on its revised statutory anti-bullying guidance, Rights, Respect, Equality, aimed at maintained schools and educational settings across Wales. The consultation period is open until Thursday, 31 July 2025.

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News & opinion — 19 May 2025

Rúben Dias’s Anti-Bullying ‘Team Talk Challenge’ 2025 – Use Your Power for Good!

We’re calling on young people aged 13–16 to take part in our exciting Team Talk Challenge, part of Anti-Bullying Week 2025.

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News & opinion — 15 May 2025

Anti-Bullying Alliance calls for urgent action on bullying amid new government mental health plans

A response from the Anti-Bullying Alliance Advisory Group to the Department for Education’s announcement on mental health support and the behaviour and attendance hubs.

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News & opinion — 8 May 2025

Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Launches with ‘Power for Good’ Theme and support from a Host of Stars

The Anti-Bullying Alliance is pleased to announce that this year’s Anti-Bullying Week will take place from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 2025, beginning with the much-loved Odd Socks Day on Monday 10 November. The theme for this year’s campaign is Power for Good and it has already garnered support from a host of stars wanting to use their Power for Good to support the campaign.

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News & opinion — 29 Apr 2025

Introducing the ABA’s Anti-Bullying Foundations

Get to know our five "must-dos" for building the best anti-bullying foundations in your school or setting.

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News & opinion — 31 Mar 2025

Guest Blog: 60,000 Young People’s Responses to Anti-Bullying Week 2024’s Theme, “Choose Respect”

This is a guest blog written by Melanie Smiley (Data Manager) at VotesforSchools.

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News & opinion — 14 Mar 2025

Eve (Let’s Make A Difference) Becomes a Patron of the Anti-Bullying Alliance

We are very proud to have Eve (Let’s Make A Difference) as a Patron of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

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