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News & opinion — 11 Feb 2026

Anti-Bullying Alliance announces partnership with Bukhman Philanthropies

Preventing bullying and improving wellbeing through evidence, education, and youth leadership.

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News & opinion — 26 Jan 2026

New government guidance on mobile phones in schools and what it means for bullying

The Department for Education has published updated non-statutory guidance on mobile phones in schools for England, urging schools to create mobile phone-free environments by default.

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News & opinion — 23 Jan 2026

Beyond the headlines: what the government’s smartphones study means for bullying

A new UK government commissioned study launched this week has examined what we currently know about the impact of smartphones and social media on children and young people, and where the evidence base is still weak.

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News & opinion — 20 Jan 2026

Children cannot wait: tackling online bullying requires action beyond bans

The Anti-Bullying Alliance welcomes the government’s consultation and its focus on improving children’s wellbeing and safety online. Online bullying remains one of the most common and harmful forms of bullying experienced by children and young people, and it requires urgent action.

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News & opinion — 8 Dec 2025

Our 12 'Yays' of Christmas for 2025

As we reach the end of 2025, we hope you’re able to enjoy a well-earned break over the festive season after what has been a busy and eventful year. We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of children and young people by standing up against bullying. Looking back on our team discussions, it’s incredible to see just how far we’ve come since January.

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News & opinion — 28 Nov 2025

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

This Black Friday, every purchase can help build a kinder, safer world for children. For one week only, the Anti-Bullying Alliance is offering exclusive discounts across our merchandise, CPD training, membership, and programmes - giving you the chance to save while supporting our mission to end childhood bullying.

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News & opinion — 26 Nov 2025

New national data reveals the realities of bullying, belonging and behaviour in England’s schools

A blog by Martha Boateng, Director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance – November 2025

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News & opinion — 11 Nov 2025

Anti-Bullying Week 2025 School Staff Award Winners

For Anti-Bullying Week 2025 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 — 10 Nov 2025

A footballer. A TV presenter. 8 million children. One powerful message: Let’s bring an end to bullying!

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News & opinion — 6 Nov 2025

Mattel with its Monster High™ brand partners with the Anti-Bullying Alliance to empower children to use their ‘Power for Good’ this Anti-Bullying Week

As part of this year’s campaign, MATTEL is donating £25,000 to the Anti-Bullying Alliance to support their vital work in preventing bullying and promoting belonging across the UK. Mattel’s partnership includes exclusive collaboration with the Very Group, offering Monster High branded friendship bracelets with every purchase or Monster High doll to celebrate kindness and belonging.

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News & opinion — 3 Nov 2025

Mae Pecynnau CYMRAEG Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio 2025 Bellach Ar Gael YN RHAD AC AM DDIM! / FREE Welsh Anti-Bullying Week 2025 Packs Are Now Available!

Mae Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio 2025 yn agosáu, a chaiff ei chynnal rhwng Dydd Llun 10 a Dydd Gwener 14 Tachwedd, a thema’r wythnos yw: ‘Gallu er Gwell’.

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News & opinion — 30 Oct 2025

Black History Month: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”

The theme for Black History Month this year is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” – which aligns closely to the theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2025: Power for Good.

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