Anti-Bullying Week 2026 assembly ideas
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 assembly ideas for primary and post-primary schools using the Break the Silence theme.
Read the guideAnti-Bullying Week staff briefing template
Staff briefings make Anti-Bullying Week consistent. If adults use different definitions, routes or responses, pupils get mixed messages about what will happen when they ask for help.
Briefing opening
This week our school is marking Anti-Bullying Week 2026. The theme is Break the Silence. Our priority is that pupils know what bullying behaviour means, who they can speak to and what adults will do next.
Shared language
Remind staff of the school definition and the difference between conflict, one-off unkind behaviour and bullying behaviour. Give two examples staff can use in class or tutor time.
Reporting route
Name the exact reporting route. Staff should know who records concerns, who informs pastoral leads and what should happen if a pupil discloses a concern during a lesson.
Follow-up after the week
Ask staff to note any confusion pupils show about definitions or reporting. That feedback can guide policy review, parent communication and future workshops.
Useful official resources
Anti-Bullying Alliance OpenEducation Authority NI OpenDepartment of Education Ireland: Bi Cinealta procedures Open
Related school guides
Anti-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.
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