Each year the Anti-Bullying Alliance coordinates Anti-Bullying Week in schools across England. This is the fifth year we have held an award for school staff who go beyond the call of duty to support children with issues such as bullying, family life, relationships and health. The unique thing about the award is that pupils nominate the member of school staff they think should win the award and the winners are chosen by a panel of young people.
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All nominees have received received a certificate to surprise the school staff and we've worked with young people to select two winners, one for primary and one for secondary. We're delighted to have had the support of Radnor Fam - who have the leading school drinks brands, Radnor Fizz, Radnor Splash and Radnor Fruits - selected the Anti-Bullying Alliance as its ‘Charity of the year’! Radnor Fam have kindly provided the winners with an incredible prize of an overnight stay an overnight stay at the Shropshire Pub, Bar and Rooms, The Lion in the picturesque village of Leintwardine, with a two-course dinner, a bottle of wine and breakfast included!
We're delighted that the Minsiter for Children and Families announced their winning of the Award at our Anti-Bullying Week celebration event and the winners are below along with statements from the pupils who nominated them. Congratulations!
The winners are ...
Mr Connolly
"In year 3 we have a lot of problem in our class, because me and my sister we're new in this school. The bullying start in September as we go to school. Our teacher, Mr.Connolly done promptly the steps to change the situation and our learning at school was happier than before this situation. Thank a lot to your staff that is working hard for us."
Teacher
Eastbury Community School (Primary)
Mr Connolly with his Certificate
Mrs Alison Ollett
"She is very quick to act if she hears a word that shouldn't be said and doesn't hesitate to speak up. She is always supportive to pupils and listens to them."
"Mrs Ollett has always been very helpful and understanding especially when it comes to LGBTQ+ and also anti-bullying. "
"Mrs Ollett is very kind, calm and easy to talk to if you have any issues with anything that is troubling you and if you are getting bullied Mrs Ollett can easily sort it out if you tell her."
"She listens to all problems, is non judgmental and is the kindest person ever seen."
Whole Academy Mental Health Champion (Drama Teacher & Form Tutor)
Plume, Maldon's Community Academy (Secondary)
Mrs Alison Ollett with her certificate