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    Anti-Bullying Week

    The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is the official organiser of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Anti-Bullying Week 2026 will take place 16-20th November with the theme: Break the Silence.

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    Our purpose at ABA is to unite against bullying. Please get involved - in any way you can - to support us.

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News & opinion

Whenever possible, we will respond to media requests on subjects relevant to our work. If you have a media enquiry contact [email protected] / 07721 097 033 (including out-of-office-hours requests). Please note: we cannot transfer you to other teams.

  • News & opinion — 20 Mar 2026

    Partnership for Safer Schools: Sprint Education and the Anti-Bullying Alliance

    Since 2017, Sprint Education has proudly worked alongside the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) to help schools access the guidance, tools, and support they need to tackle bullying.

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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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  • News & opinion — 23 Feb 2026

    The Schools White Paper: A Statement from the Anti-Bullying Alliance

    This statement outlines the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s response to the Schools White Paper: Every child achieving and thriving.

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  • News & opinion — 12 Feb 2026

    Behind the screen: how online harm and AI created content affect bullying and friendships

    New insight from the NSPCC shows how harmful online content — including online bullying, deepfake media and algorithm driven content — affects children and young people’s relationships and wellbeing.

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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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