The core message of Anti Bullying Week is clear: Bullying is never acceptable. Whether it takes place in person or online, it causes harm, isolates individuals, and undermines the sense of safety and belonging that every child deserves. It is vital that learners grow up in communities where kindness is encouraged, differences are respected, and harmful behaviour is never ignored. Standing up to bullying means recognising its impactâand choosing to speak out in support of those affected.
Anti Bullying Week 2025, taking place from 10th to 14th November, offers a national opportunity to reinforce these values. Organised by the Anti Bullying Alliance, the week invites schools across the UK to raise awareness of bullying and to actively promote inclusion and empathy. The theme this year is âPower for Good,â encouraging young people to use their influence to support others, challenge unkindness, and help build a more respectful environment for everyone.
The week begins with Odd Socks Day on Monday 10th Novemberâa light-hearted but powerful way to celebrate individuality. Learners and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks, showing that everyone is unique and should be accepted as they are. Alongside this, the Anti Bullying Alliance has created a range of free resources for schools, including lesson plans, assemblies and activities designed to spark meaningful conversations about respect and kindness.
Compass Community Schools fully supports the values of Anti Bullying Week. We believe that every learner should feel safe, heard and valued within their school. Across our settings, we are committed to fostering inclusive environments where compassion and integrity are central to everyday interactions.
To ensure our learners are protected and supported, Compass Community Schools puts in place a wide range of practical measures. These include clear behaviour policies, trained safeguarding leads and regular wellbeing check-ins. Staff are supported to recognise early signs of bullying and respond with sensitivity and consistency. Learners are encouraged to speak openly about their experiences, and restorative approaches are used wherever possible to rebuild trust and understanding.
Throughout the year, learners also take part in PSHE lessons, enrichment activities and assemblies that highlight the importance of empathy, respectful communication and standing up for others. As Anti Bullying Week gets under way, Compass Community Schools looks forward to reinforcing these messagesâand empowering our learners to use their âpower for goodâ.
For information about individual Compass Community Schools, please follow this link: compass-schools.org/schools/public/
For information about the Anti Bullying Alliance, please follow this link: Anti-Bullying Alliance
