Speak Out Against Bullying: Anti-Bullying Week 2023 Starts Today!
Get ready to make some noise because Anti-Bullying Week 2023 is here! Taking place across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, this special week is all about standing up against bullying. The Anti-Bullying Alliance is leading the charge, and this year's theme is 'Make A Noise About Bullying.' It's time for us to come together and say no to bullying!
Kicking off the week on Monday, November 13th, is Odd Socks Day. This is a fun way to show your unique style by wearing mismatched socks. It's a cool reminder that each of us is special in our own way.
Why 'Make A Noise About Bullying'? Well, it's a message that came from talking to teachers and students. They wanted a theme that would inspire us to do something positive to stop bullying and all the harm it causes. After a successful campaign in 2022 that reached over 7.5 million kids in 80% of schools, this year is all about reminding everyone that we can end bullying, whether it's at school, home, in our community, or online.
If you're in school, you can download free teaching stuff and cool assemblies. These resources focus on things like understanding what bullying is, how harmless teasing can turn hurtful, and what we can do to stop it. There's also a big campaign on social media, in the news, and around our neighborhoods to bring Anti-Bullying Week to life, whether you're at home, school, or hanging out with friends.
Here's the big call to action: too often, we stay quiet when we see bullying happening, or we ignore the hurt it causes. But it doesn't have to be that way! We might not always agree with everyone, and that's okay. But we can choose respect and unity.
This Anti-Bullying Week, let's chat about what bullying means to us, how teasing can become hurtful, and what we can do to stop it. Together, we can make a difference and say no to bullying.
Whether you're on the playground or in your living room, let's make some noise about bullying. It's time to stand up, speak out, and make the world a better place for everyone!
If you are being bullied don’t sit in silence talk to someone. There is a ton of support available for you in Wirral.
The Drop In - The Drop In is open Monday to Friday 2 - 6pm for children and young people aged 11 - 18 and up to 25 for people with SEND to access one to one support on any issues that may be affecting you.
HSIS Youth Workers - HSIS Youth Workers support young people in Wirral Secondary Schools, Wirral Sixth Form College and Wirral Met College. Each school/college has a designated HSIS Youth Worker that provides young people with an opportunity to access confidential support on any issues which may be affecting them.
www.ypas.org.uk – committed to supporting young people aged 10 to 25 years in a safe environment with a primary focus on respect and acceptance
www.kooth.com – A unique service that provides vulnerable young people, who have emotional or mental health problems, with support when they need it most.
www.childline.org.uk – get help and advice about a wide range of issues, talk to a counsellor online, send ChildLine an email or post on the message boards.
Youngminds – Children and young people’s wellbeing and mental health