By purchasing the United Against Bullying programme, schools agree to the following terms of reference:
The United Against Bullying Programme
The United Against Bullying Programme is a whole-school anti-bullying programme for schools in England.
Developed over 10+ years and grounded in robust evidence, UAB is designed to guide your school through a clear, structured, and impactful approach to reducing bullying, focusing on those pupils most at risk, including children and young people with SEND, children and young people who experience racist and faith-targeted bullying, sexual bullying, homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying, looked-after children, young carers and those on free school meals.
It is delivered by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA). ABA is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) - which is a registered charity, No. 258825, registered in England and Wales No. 952717, whose registered office is 23 Mentmore Terrace, Hackney, London E8 3PN, a Company Limited by Guarantee.
All programme materials, resources, and content remain the intellectual property of ABA. Purchase of access does not transfer ownership of any intellectual property rights.
ABA shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, or consequential losses arising from the use of the programme, except where such liability cannot be excluded by law.
Access and Use of Programme Content
The programme and its content is licensed to the purchasing school for use by its staff and pupils only, and solely for the duration of the subscription or access period purchased.
Materials and resources may not be shared, copied, or distributed outside the purchasing institution without prior written permission. Digital access to all UAB programme resources must be kept secure and not shared with third parties.
ABA reserves the right to suspend or terminate access to the programme without refund if terms are breached, including but not limited to unauthorised sharing of materials.
Some programme materials have included links to external research, tools and information on the website, and whilst every care has been taken to suggest good practice resources, it does not necessarily imply endorsement by the ABA and we cannot take responsibility for the quality or accuracy of external resources.
Payment Terms
Access to the United Against Bullying programme is conditional upon full payment of the applicable fees in advance, unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Fees for access to the programme are non-refundable. If access is terminated by the school before the end of the agreed term, no partial refunds will be provided. In exceptional circumstances, refund requests may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
Programme Timeline and Deadlines
Purchasing schools have access to the United Against Bullying programme over one year + one term: covering the Autumn/Spring/Summer Terms in Year 1, plus Autumn Term in Year 2. Programme access past this point will come at a further cost (TBD).
For 2025/26, the programme timeline is as follows:
- Step 1: Plan (Nov–Dec 2025): Complete audit and questionnaires. Deadline - 12 December 2025.
- Step 2: Do (Jan–July 2026): Implement your action plan with ABA support. Deadline - 17 July 2026.
- Step 3: Review (Sept–Dec 2026): Repeat audit, submit evidence and receive your award. Deadline - 20 November 2026.
For 2026/27, the programme timeline is as follows:
- Step 1: Plan (Sep–Dec 2026): Complete audit and questionnaires. Deadline - 20 November 2026.
- Step 2: Do (Jan–July 2026): Implement your action plan with ABA support. Deadline - 18 July 2027.
- Step 3: Review (Sept–Dec 2026): Repeat audit, submit evidence and receive your award. Deadline - 19 November 2026.
*The UAB award and final school report will be sent in January 2028.
Deadlines have been set with sufficient time to complete each step of the programme and are intended to ensure schools can complete the programme. Deadline extensions are not permitted except in extenuating circumstances. Extenuating circumstances will be of a medical or personal nature affecting schools' ability to complete the programme. To request an extension based on extenuating circumstances, you should email [email protected] as soon as possible and in advance of the deadline. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis and are at the discretion of ABA.
How to use the United Against Bullying School Logos and Certificates
There are two different logos that may be shared with you as part of the programme:
- When a school enrols onto the programme, they will be supplied with a ‘United Against Bullying School’ logo to indicate that they are taking part.
- When schools have completed the programme and met the required criteria, they will be supplied with a United Against Bullying School Award logo and certificate.
The conditions for both these assets are as follows:
- Both logos can be used on websites, headed papers and other relevant materials (school displays, charters, posters, etc).
- Both logos can only be used and reproduced in the format provided – neither the colour nor shape can be altered.
- Both logos can only be used to demonstrate either the school’s participation in the UAB programme or level of success on the programme rather than an endorsement of any other specific materials or activity.
- For award logos, schools must only use the logo that represents the status they have achieved (Bronze, Silver or Gold).
- Once a school has completed the programme and are no longer actively taking part, they must no longer use the ‘United Against Bullying School’ logo. If they have completed the programme and received an award, they are welcome to continue using the dated Award logo and certificate (providing their use is in accordance with these terms).
We reserve the right to withdraw a school's award and/or certificate where these Terms of Reference are breached. In these instances, schools will be notified in writing. Guidelines for using the United Against Bullying School Award Logos and Certificates
- The United Against Bullying School Award logos and certificates are only available for use in schools that have achieved Bronze, Silver or Gold United Against Bullying School status (we will supply schools with a 'United Against Bullying School’ logo and assets to use while completing the programme and before awards have been given – see next section for information on how to use these).
- Schools receive a logo and certificate that indicates the status they have achieved (Bronze, Silver or Gold). Only schools that have achieved the Bronze, Silver or Gold award are considered United Against Bullying Schools.
- Schools that have completed the programme but not met the criteria for an award will be issued with a certificate of participation to recognise their effort in completing the programme but this does not mean they have achieved an award.
- The use of the logo cannot be transferred to a third party.
- The award refers to work completed during the academic year the school took part in the programme. The year the award was achieved is printed on the logo and certificate, though schools are welcome to continue using them beyond the year in which they were achieved providing their use is in accordance with these terms.
The United Against Bullying Programme Awards
United Against Bullying Awards are given to schools for work towards reducing bullying and improving the wellbeing of its pupils over the course of the UAB programme. The United Against Bullying Award requires schools to provide evidence of the measures they have put in place to prevent and tackle bullying and their commitment to doing so. Schools are awarded either Bronze, Silver or Gold status against ABA's criteria.
Being awarded United Against Bullying Award status does not imply that bullying never takes place at that school. ABA can in no way take responsibility for practice within schools that have received the award, this will always remain the responsibility of the staff within the school community.
Taking part or gaining an award on the United Against Bullying programme does not mean that ABA endorses the school or the work of the school. ABA does not endorse the work of schools unless explicitly agreed in writing.
Information you provide to us
Schools participate in the programme on the legal basis of legitimate interest. By using or accessing our website www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk and other sites used during the programme (e.g. Google Forms) you agree to be legally bound by these terms, and the other documents referred to in these terms (i.e. our Privacy Policy, Complaints Procedure, Terms and Conditions and Cookie Policy). If you do not wish to be bound by these terms and conditions, please do not use our websites. You are also responsible for ensuring that all persons who access the websites in your school/setting are aware of these terms of use and other applicable terms and conditions and that they comply with them.
You agree that any information you provide to us is true. Any information you provide to us through the website will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy which includes how we handle, store, retain and use your data.
ABA/NCB is the organisation with responsibility for this data (the data controller) and all data will be processed in accordance with the UK GDPR (Data Protection Act 2018 - “DPA” and EU Directive 2016/680 and Regulation EU/2016/679 – ‘The General Data Protection Regulation “EU GDPR”): and for that purpose NCB is the data controller, registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) registration number: Z7988835.
For any data protection queries, please email: [email protected]
Force Majeure
We are not responsible for any failure to deliver the programme, or any delay in delivery, if this is caused by events outside of our reasonable control. These may include (but are not limited to) natural disasters, fires, floods, strikes, pandemics, government restrictions, power or internet outages, or other unexpected events. If such an event happens, we will let you know as soon as possible and will work with you to find a reasonable solution, such as rescheduling or providing alternative access where possible.
Complaints/appeals process
If you wish to make a complaint for any reason, including appealing an award decision, please refer to ABA's complaints procedure.
ABA reserve the right to make changes and updates at any time to the websites, terms of reference, and the information contained herein, without prior notice. Your continued use of these websites after amendments are made means you accept the terms as updated. Therefore, please regularly review these terms.