Anti-Bullying Week 16th - 20th November 2026
Anti bullying week organised by anti-bullying alliance will take place between Monday 16th of November to Friday 20th November and this year’s theme is ‘break the silence’, encouraging young people to speak up about bullying, support one another and help create safer, kinder environments where everyone feels they belong. The week kicks off with odd socks day, celebrating individuality and the importance of respecting our differences.
But why is this week important?
Bullying can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, appearance, identity or circumstance. It can happen in a variety of places- school, college, youth groups, friendship circles, online chat or social media. It may include name-calling, spreading rumours, deliberately excluding somebody, making threats, physical aggression, discriminatory comments or repeatedly targeting someone through messages or online posts. Sometimes it can be dismissed as a joke or banter, however if behaviour hurts, humiliates, intimidates, or targets someone it needs to be taken seriously.
Break the silence?
This reminds us that bullying can continue when people feel too embarrassed, frightened, or worried about the consequences to speak up. Asking for support is a positive and courageous step! Use this week to challenge these fears, start honest conversations with those around you and remind everyone that they deserve to feel safe, respected and included. You do not have to be the loudest person in the room to make a difference, speaking to someone, supporting a friend, reporting an incident, or choosing not to join in, can all contribute to change.
If you are being bullied?
Remember that it is not your fault and you deserve support. Tell a trusted adult or friend. Make a record of incidents, save evidence, respond safely, block, create personal boundaries and seek support. Your Teen health worker is in school and always happy to chat!
Anti Bullying Week 2026 - KS3 Secondary film - Break the Silence
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