Anti-Bullying Week and Friendship Friday

From the 13th - 17th November 2023, schools across the country made a noise about bullying.

But shouting about bullying doesn't just last a week. With free lesson plans, assemblies and more, you can celebrate in your school all year round, and help bring bullying to an end.

What is Anti-Bullying Week? 

Anti-Bullying Week is coordinated in England and Wales by the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Last November, 80% of schools marked the week, reaching over 7.5 million children and young people. That's a big impact!

What's the theme? 

The theme last year was 'Make A Noise'.

This is because, too often, we are silent when we see bullying take place, silent about the hurt bullying causes, and silent when we hear bullying dismissed as ‘just banter’. It doesn't have to be this way.

Of course, we won’t like everyone and we don’t always agree, but we can choose respect and unity.

How can I get involved? 

There are lots of ways to get involved! We've got resources for:

  • Early Years - download our free Elmer pack bursting with activities, stickers, a colouring sheet and more to help children learn about friendship

    DOWNLOAD THE FREE PACK

  • Schools and Communities - lesson plans, assemblies, posters and book lists to help you make a noise about bullying in your school

  • Parents and Carers - free activities, a friendship pack and advice on what children should do if they see someone being bullied

  • Businesses and Organisations - take part in the biggest anti-bullying event in the year! Take a look at our comms pack to find out how to get involved.

SPREAD THE WORD WITH OUR COMMS PACK

 

Download social media assets

What is Friendship Friday? 

Friendship Friday takes place on the Friday of Anti-Bullying Week each year and is an opportunity to celebrate friendship and promote positive relationships. It's a chance for everyone - in school, at home, in the community or online - to reach out to others.

Of course, you don't have to wait until Friendship Friday! You can reach out to your friends to show you care, and encourage your children to do the same. Send an e-card to show your friends you're thinking of them, or get some inspiration from our Reach Out pack. It's full of activities and ideas, whether you want to show some love to close friends or reach out to someone you haven't seen in a while. 

Celebrate in style! 

Our friends at SOCKSHOP are supporting Friendship Friday again this year with sales of the lovely Elmer the Elephant Bamboo socks available in men's, women's and kids' sizes. Even better, 10% of the RRP comes to Kidscape to help support our anti-bullying work.

For the Elmer fans in your life, stocking fillers, or for anyone who likes to wear lairy socks, you can purchase them on the SOCKSHOP website.

How else can I help?

We are enormously grateful that many schools and supporters raise funds for Kidscape during Anti-Bullying Week and throughout the year.  Every penny you donate help us prevent bullying and protect young lives.  

 

Friendship Friday with Kidscape and Elmer

For Early Years  

Lesson plans and activities for Early Years settings that help spread kindness and support the development of positive relationships.

 

 

Friendship Friday with Kidscape and Elmer

For Early Years  

Lesson plans and activities for Early Years settings that help spread kindness and support the development of positive relationships.

 

 

For parents and carers

For Parents and Carers

Resources for parents, carers and their children to challenge bullying and promote positive friendships.

 

 

For parents and carers

For Parents and Carers

Resources for parents, carers and their children to challenge bullying and promote positive friendships.

 

 

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For Schools and Communities

Get your school involved with these free, fun resources.

School

For Schools and Communities

Get your school involved with these free, fun resources.

For Businesses and Organisations

Ways for your organisation to make a positive impact and challenge bullying

For Businesses and Organisations

Ways for your organisation to make a positive impact and challenge bullying

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