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  • Research — 24 Mar 2026

    Children’s digital lives in 2026: what new Internet Matters research tells us about bullying, belonging and wellbeing

    The Internet Matters Children’s Wellbeing in a Digital World: Year Five Index Report 2026 provides important new insight into how children are experiencing the online world today. Drawing on responses from over 1,000 families across the UK, the report explores how digital life is shaping children’s physical, emotional, social and developmental wellbeing. In this blog, the Anti-Bullying Alliance highlights what the report tells us specifically about bullying, belonging and children’s wellbeing online. While digital spaces continue to offer opportunities for connection, creativity and friendship, the findings also show that many children are still experiencing online harm, including abusive messages and bullying behaviours, and that time spent online is closely linked to both social connection and loneliness. These insights help us better understand the challenges children face today and reinforce why preventing bullying and supporting a strong sense of belonging remains essential both online and offline.

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  • News & opinion — 8 Mar 2026

    Findings on bullying from the Parent, Pupil and Learner Voice survey

    The October 2025 wave of the Department for Education’s Parent, Pupil and Learner Voice survey gathered responses from parents and pupils in England between 4 October and 10 November 2025. The survey included responses from 1,505 parents of primary school pupils, 1,791 parents of secondary school pupils, 857 parents of pupils in special schools, and 3,531 pupils in years 7 to 11. The survey asked pupils about their experiences of bullying in the previous 12 months and asked parents whether their child had experienced bullying in the same period. Bullying included both bullying by pupils at school and bullying by others, and could include online or in person bullying.

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  • News & opinion — 23 Feb 2026

    Schools White Paper: Bullying, belonging and wellbeing?

    In February 2026, the government published its Schools White Paper, Every child achieving and thriving. The White Paper sets out the government’s vision for the education system in England and the reforms it intends to deliver over the coming years. Its stated aim is to improve attainment, attendance and inclusion, while ensuring children are supported to engage in school and thrive.

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