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News & opinion — 13 Jul 2022

Reducing disablist bullying – we’ve launched a new free course with the Council for Disabled Children

This new CPD training course supports schools to reduce disablist bullying by meeting the disability duties in the Equality Act and to prevent discrimination and bullying of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

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News & opinion — 12 Jul 2022

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022: Update and Bullying

The statutory guidance for schools and colleges - Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 - has been updated and will come into force on September 1st 2022. With this in mind, this article outlines how this guidance relates to bullying, and how these points substantively differ from the previous 2021 guidance.

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News & opinion — 20 Jun 2022

Anti-Bullying Alliance names as Radnor Fam's charity of the year for a second year running!

The Anti-Bullying Alliance has been named Radnor Fam ‘Charity of the Year’ for the second year running. The suppliers of spring and flavoured waters, functional waters, infused waters, school-compliant drinks, premium sparkling pressés, fruit juices and own-label brands will fundraise for the Charity with the aim of raising as much as possible to help their work to reduce bullying in the UK.

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News & opinion — 16 May 2022

ABA partner with HarperCollins for 'Offline Day'

The Anti-Bullying Alliance and HarperCollins are partnering up to celebrate the release of middle-grade novel The Offline Diaries by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené.

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News & opinion — 11 May 2022

‘Reach out’ and stop bullying

‘Reach out’ announced as theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2022 taking place from 14th to 18th November 2022.

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News & opinion — 5 May 2022

Our new School and College Membership

We are pleased to announce the launch of our NEW School and College Membership!

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News & opinion — 8 Apr 2022

Government research reports 1 in 5 secondary pupils have been bullied in the past 12 months

In March, the Department for Education in England published a report on the November 2021 - January 2022 findings from their Parent, Pupil and Learner Panel omnibus survey. The survey collects views and experiences of parents of pupils in years 1 to 11, school pupils in years 7-13, and 16 to 18 learners in further education classroom settings.

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News & opinion — 8 Feb 2022

Relationships and Sex Education: What do young people think about learning about bullying?

The Young People’s RSE Poll 2021 was published by the Sex Education Forum on 1st February – documenting 1,002 16-17 year old’s experiences and opinions of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in England. This poll collected some interesting data in relation to bullying.

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News & opinion — 19 Jan 2022

ABA patron Andy Day announces winner of Odd Socks Day 2021 competition

Each November the Anti-Bullying Alliance coordinates Anti-Bullying Week in schools across England. Anti-Bullying Week is kicked off every year by celebrating Odd Socks Day, which was created with us in 2017 by our patron, CBeebies star Andy Day and his band, Andy and the Odd Socks.

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News & opinion — 13 Dec 2021

Our 12 Yays of Christmas for 2021: an end of year blog

We hope you will be able to take a well-earned rest over the Christmas period after another turbulent year. We are endlessly grateful to all who have been working to improve the lives of children and young people during the highs and lows of 2021.

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News & opinion — 13 Dec 2021

ABA's position on the French government plans to introduce new laws to criminalise school bullying

The French government is introducing new laws to establish the crime of “school bullying” applies to children and adults in schools and universities, including students as well as staff such as canteen service teams and break-time monitors. It would carry a maximum three-year jail term and a fine of up to €45,000 (£38,300).

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News & opinion — 13 Dec 2021

Pupil voice: Is banter ever an excuse for bullying?

During this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, VotesForSchools conducted a vote with 36,235 young people in the UK on whether banter is an excuse for bullying.

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