Activities

Anti-Bullying Week is a great opportunity to run activities that give young people and staff the opportunity to discuss bullying and related issues.  The ABA has produced a small number of suggested activities for use by teachers and youth workers this Anti-Bullying week. Over time we will add activities and resources from ABA member organisations so keep visiting the website on the run up to Anti-Bullying Week.

The ABA activities can be adapted to suit all age groups. Activities that explore bullying have the potential to be painful for young people that are affected by bullying.  We recommend that all activities are supervised by a member of staff; and that staff think carefully about how these activities are used , taking into account the dynamics within the group.

Whenever you run an activity relating to bullying, we would recommend that you finish the session by reminding young people that they should seek help if they have concerns about bullying.

ABA activities

ABA anti-bullying week activities for schools

ABA  anti-bullying week activities for FE colleges

ABA anti-bullying week activities for youth clubs

ABA member activities

East Sussex lesson plan 

East Sussex powerpoint presentation

East Sussex Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game

East Sussex Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Game - primary

Contact a Family has revised 'A guide to dealing with bullying: for parents of disabled children'. Inside, parents can read how to spot signs of bullying, how to take action to stop bullying, learn about children's rights, and read stories and tips from other parents. The guide also lists useful organisations. Parents of disabled children can ask for a free copy of the guide to be posted to them by calling Contact a Family's freephone helpline on 0808 808 3555. 'A guide to dealing with bullying: for parents of disabled children' is free to download from Contact a Family's website : www.cafamily.org.uk/media/388418/bullying.pdf (ABA member)

Yorkshire Humber Grid For Learning are pleased to launch a video resource for Anti-Bullying Week 2012 called 'R U Alright?'. The short film links in with the theme 'We're better without bullying' and focuses on the story of a teenager who suffers online abuse due to his sporting and academic success. The key message of the film is to try and ensure that young people report bullying and take action whenever they feel that someone may be the victim. The resource was produced in conjunction with South Yorkshire Police and North Lincs TV. The actors are all members of the South Yorkshire Police Cadets who took an active role in developing the storyline and advising on how cyberbullying effects young people.  The link to the resources is:  http://www.yhgfl.net/eSafeguarding/eSafety/Anti-Bullying-Week-2012     Primary colleagues may want to promote the video 'Daydreaming' which is available from: http://www.yhgfl.net/eSafeguarding/eSafety/Cyberbullying/Curriculum-resources.  

Beatbullying are celebrating their 10th anniversary with lots of activities and ideas for the week - available directly from their website.

FILMCLUB  has produced a new, excellent free resource to help schools tackle bullying for Anti Bullying Week and beyond.  The Guide - produced with input from ABA member Beatbullying - features eight films, with related teachers notes, activities and discussions points, carefully selected to highlight the effects of bullying and the importance of making a stand when you see someone in trouble. It can be downloaded FREE from their website at  http://www.filmclub.org/blog/details/1016/filmclub-resources