Anti-Bullying Week 2026 assembly ideas
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 assembly ideas for primary and post-primary schools using the Break the Silence theme.
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Anti-bullying blog for schools
Practical anti-bullying guidance for school leaders, pastoral teams and teachers across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Start with Anti-Bullying Week 2026, then move into assemblies, lesson plans, parent communication, policy review and online safety.
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 primary activities
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 primary school activities for kindness, friendship, trusted adults and safe reporting.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Week 2026 post-primary activities
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 post-primary activities for bystanders, group chats, social pressure and reporting routes.
Read the guideOdd Socks Day 2026 assembly script
Odd Socks Day 2026 assembly script for schools, with a simple structure linked to Anti-Bullying Week and Break the Silence.
Read the guideAnti-bullying lesson plan for KS2
A KS2 anti-bullying lesson plan for friendship, repeated behaviour, trusted adults and bystander support.
Read the guideAnti-bullying lesson plan for KS3
A KS3 anti-bullying lesson plan for bystander choices, group chats, peer pressure and reporting routes.
Read the guideCyberbullying lesson plan for schools
Cyberbullying lesson plan for schools covering group chats, screenshots, online escalation and safe reporting.
Read the guideBystander activities for Anti-Bullying Week
Bystander activities for Anti-Bullying Week that help pupils support peers safely without escalating harm.
Read the guideAnti-bullying policy review questions for NI schools
Anti-bullying policy review questions for Northern Ireland schools preparing for policy review or Anti-Bullying Week.
Read the guideBí Cineálta policy review questions for Irish schools
Bí Cineálta policy review questions for Irish primary and post-primary schools implementing the procedures.
Read the guideParent letter for Anti-Bullying Week template
Parent letter template for Anti-Bullying Week 2026, explaining activities, reporting routes and school support.
Read the guidePupil voice anti-bullying survey questions
Pupil voice anti-bullying survey questions for schools reviewing reporting routes, safety and campaign impact.
Read the guideGroup chat bullying: how schools can respond
Group chat bullying guidance for schools, including screenshots, exclusion, bystander choices and reporting routes.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Week staff briefing template
Anti-Bullying Week staff briefing template for schools covering theme, reporting routes, language and follow-up.
Read the guideRestorative questions after a bullying incident
Restorative questions after a bullying incident, with cautions for schools using repair-focused conversations safely.
Read the guideAnti-bullying workshop ideas for schools
Anti-bullying workshop ideas for schools, plus details of HIP Psychology’s live online P4-P7 Anti-Bullying Week workshop.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Week display board ideas
Anti-Bullying Week display board ideas that reinforce reporting routes, pupil voice and the Break the Silence theme.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Week 2026 planning checklist
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 planning checklist for assemblies, lessons, Odd Socks Day, staff briefing and follow-up.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Policy Review for the New School Year
A practical anti-bullying policy review for the new school year, covering reporting routes, recording, pupil voice, staff confidence and follow-up.
Read the guidePupil Voice Survey Before the New School Year
Use a safe pupil voice survey before the new school year to review belonging, reporting routes, bystander confidence and school support.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Staff Briefing for the First Month
A practical first-month anti-bullying staff briefing covering shared language, reporting, online behaviour, safeguarding and follow-up.
Read the guideParent Communication for Anti-Bullying at the Start of the School Year
A practical parent communication plan for anti-bullying support at the start of the school year, including reporting routes and follow-up.
Read the guideFriendship and Belonging in the First Weeks of School
Practical friendship and belonging activities for the first weeks of school, helping pupils connect, include others and seek help safely.
Read the guideGroup Chats and Online Safety for the New School Year
Help pupils and families prepare for group-chat pressure, screenshots, online reporting and safer digital communication at the start of term.
Read the guideTypes of bullying in schools: clear primary examples
Understand physical, verbal, relational, prejudice-based and online bullying with clear primary-school examples and safe reporting guidance.
Read the guideCovert bullying in schools: signs, examples and how to respond
Understand covert bullying in schools, with subtle examples, possible signs, careful investigation steps and practical ways staff can respond safely.
Read the guideEffects of bullying on pupils and school life
Explore how bullying can affect pupils, attendance, learning, friendships and school life, with practical steps for safe follow-up.
Read the guideAnti-bullying activities for primary schools
Eight practical anti-bullying activities for primary schools covering bullying versus conflict, trusted adults, bystanders and reporting routes.
Read the guideAnti-bullying assembly for primary schools
Plan an anti-bullying assembly for primary schools with a clear script, trusted-adult message, class follow-up and safe boundaries.
Read the guideSchool anti-bullying policy guide
A practical school anti-bullying policy guide covering definitions, reporting, recording, consultation and review across NI and ROI.
Read the guideSigns of bullying school staff should notice
Possible signs of bullying for school staff, with calm check-in questions, pattern spotting and practical reporting guidance.
Read the guideWhat is bullying? A clear explanation for primary pupils
A clear, age-appropriate way to explain what bullying is to primary pupils, what it is not and when to ask a trusted adult for help.
Read the guideBullying or conflict? Helping primary pupils understand the difference
Help primary pupils understand the difference between bullying, conflict, disagreement and one-off unkind behaviour without minimising harm.
Read the guideWhen a pupil reports bullying: how school staff should respond first
A practical first-response guide for school staff when a pupil reports bullying, covering listening, recording, safety and follow-up.
Read the guideBullying or teasing? Helping primary pupils understand the difference
Help primary pupils understand the difference between teasing and bullying, while taking repeated harm and every request for help seriously.
Read the guideHow to report bullying at school
A clear guide to reporting bullying at school for pupils and families, including what to record, who to contact and how to follow up.
Read the guideWhat to do if your child is accused of bullying at school
Calm, practical steps for parents when a child is accused of bullying at school, including listening, boundaries, school communication and repair.
Read the guideWhat is verbal bullying? Signs and responses for primary schools
What verbal bullying means in primary school, with examples, signs, the difference from teasing and practical steps for a safe school response.
Read the guideWhat is social bullying? When exclusion becomes a pattern
What social bullying means at school, including repeated exclusion, rumours, group pressure, warning signs and practical ways schools can respond.
Read the guidePower imbalance in bullying: what schools should look for
Understand what power imbalance means in bullying, how it can change between situations and how primary schools can teach it safely.
Read the guideAnti-bullying worksheets for primary schools
Six anti-bullying worksheet ideas for primary schools covering bullying versus conflict, trusted adults, bystanders, online behaviour and help-seeking.
Read the guideHow to stop bullying in schools
Practical steps schools can take to prevent and stop bullying, from clear definitions and safe reporting to consistent response, pupil learning and follow-up.
Read the guideFree anti-bullying posters and ideas for primary schools
Download four free A4 anti-bullying posters for primary schools, plus practical poster ideas about bullying, conflict, trusted adults and bystanders.
Read the guideP4-P7 · Live online · November
Bring clarity to Anti-Bullying Week
Help pupils understand what bullying is, how it differs from everyday conflict and disagreement, and what to do when bullying happens.