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News & opinion — 11 Dec 2024

Guest Blog - The Council for Integrated Education Explains Its Big Picture for Education in Northern Ireland

This is a guest blog written by the Council of Integrated Education Northern Ireland (NICIE). NICIE is a Core Member of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

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News & opinion — 3 Dec 2024

Our 12 'Yays' of Christmas for 2024

As we approach the end of 2024, we hope you’re able to enjoy a well-earned break over the festive season after a busy and eventful year.

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News & opinion — 29 Nov 2024

Black Friday with a Purpose: Save big and stand against bullying

This Black Friday, shop with impact! The Anti-Bullying Alliance is offering exclusive discounts on merchandise, training, and membership for one week only. Every purchase helps support our mission to prevent childhood bullying and build a kinder world.

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News & opinion — 20 Nov 2024

CPD-Certified Anti-Bullying Training – Exclusive Discount This Week Only!

Anti-Bullying Week may only last seven days, but the fight against bullying is year-round. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer our highly-rated CPD-certified Anti-Bullying Training Workshops for the children’s workforce and anyone working with children, especially in school settings.

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News & opinion — 14 Nov 2024

Anti-Bullying Week 2024 School Staff Award Winners

For Anti-Bullying Week 2024 we have once again held our School Staff Award, where pupils can nominate teachers and school staff that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to prevent and respond to bullying and to raise awareness of bullying in school.

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News & opinion — 11 Nov 2024

New research shows 1 in 5 children are frequently bullied, as millions prepare for Anti-Bullying Week

Worrying new research: More than 1 in 5 children face frequent bullying, with increased risk for those with SEND or from low-income families.

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News & opinion — 10 Nov 2024

Monster High partners with Anti-Bullying Alliance to foster belonging

The partnership is announced this Anti-Bullying Week (10th – 15th November) along with new research [1] into the state of bullying for children in the UK today, and new resources for children and parents to tackle issues

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News & opinion — 5 Nov 2024

Bastille Drummer Woody Becomes Patron of the Anti-Bullying Alliance

Bastille drummer Woody joins the Anti-Bullying Alliance as a patron, advocating for kindness, inclusion, and unity through the power of music.

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News & opinion — 4 Nov 2024

Children’s Commissioner Survey Reveals Urgent Calls from Young People to Tackle Online Bullying

The Children’s Commissioner for England has released findings from The Big Ambition survey, which gathered responses from over 370,000 children and young people. The report highlights serious concerns around online bullying, with many young people describing the harmful impact it has on their lives. Respondents spoke candidly about how online bullying has become more common and complex, often intensifying bullying that starts in person.

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News & opinion — 30 Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: Opportunities to Tackle Childhood Bullying?

This is a short summary of the elements of the Autumn Budget from the Government and how it could relate to anti-bullying work for children. Unfortunately, there were no direct mentions of funding for tackling childhood bullying in the budget.

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News & opinion — 28 Oct 2024

Mae Pecynnau CYMRAEG Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio 2024 Bellach Ar Gael YN RHAD AC AM DDIM! / FREE Welsh Anti-Bullying Week 2024 Packs Are Now Available!

Mae Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio 2024 yn agosáu, a chaiff ei chynnal rhwng Dydd Llun 11 a Dydd Gwener 15 Tachwedd, a thema’r wythnos yw: ‘Dewiswch Barch’. / Anti-Bullying Week 2024 is fast approaching, taking place from Monday 11th to Friday 15th November, with the theme: ‘Choose Respect’.

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News & opinion — 16 Oct 2024

Banter or Bullying? - Launching Our New Toolkit for Practitioners

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Banter & Bullying Toolkit, created in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University, to support practitioners who work with children and young people.

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