Anti-Bullying Week 2025
- Nov 14
- 2 min read
Anti-Bullying Week 2025 started on Monday 10th November and runs until Friday 14th November. This year’s theme is “Power for Good,” a powerful reminder that we can all make a positive difference by promoting kindness and standing up against bullying.
The theme “Power for Good” was chosen based on feedback from teachers and pupils, gathered by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which leads the campaign across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Their voices called for a message that inspires action and empowers people to speak up and support one another.
What is bullying?
The Anti-Bullying Alliance defines bullying as:
“The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another, where there is an imbalance of power in the relationship.”
Bullying can take many forms, including:
Physical aggression or threats
Name-calling and verbal abuse
Spreading rumours
Social exclusion
Online harassment or ‘cyberbullying’
Supporting a young person experiencing bullying
If a young person you know is being bullied, here are some ways to help:
Keep evidence
Save screenshots, messages, or write down what’s happened. This can be vital when reporting the issue.
Tell someone you trust
Encourage them to speak to a parent, carer, teacher, or youth worker. They don’t have to face it alone.
Get confidential support
If they’re not ready to talk to someone they know, they can contact Childline via their website or on 0800 11 11- it’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Help for parents and carers
If your child is being bullied:
Listen and reassure
Let them know they’re not alone. Stay calm, listen carefully, and thank them for sharing their experience.
Speak to the school
Begin by raising the issue with your child’s school. If you're unhappy with their response, follow the school or academy’s complaints procedure – this is available on their website.
If it happens outside school
Bullying can also occur outside the school gates or online, but the school can still help if it involves their pupils. Keep any evidence of the incidents. If you suspect harassment or a criminal offence has taken place, contact West Midlands Police via their website, or call 999 in an emergency.
Workplace bullying
Bullying doesn’t just happen in schools - it can occur in workplaces and communities too. If you’re experiencing bullying at work, consider the following steps:
Speak to your line manager or HR department
Contact your trade union representative
Consider making a formal complaint through your company’s grievance procedure
If the issue persists, you may be able to take legal action via an employment tribunal
For more guidance, visit:
Bullying thrives in silence. By speaking up, listening, and supporting one another, we can build safer, kinder environments – at school, at work, and online.
If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, visit: Bulllying | Dudley Safe & Sound