Anti-Bullying Week 2025 will take place in November this year, empowering children to speak out, support others and build a world where kindness wins.
Officially organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and respectme in Scotland, the week will run from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November, following a great 2024 event.
The campaign was enormously successful last year, where over 80% of schools marked the week – reaching over 7.5 million children and young people.
This year, the theme is Power for Good.
This was chosen after ABA held a consultation with teachers and pupils which found that they wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive, in order to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. They will use their own Power, for Good!
The Anti-Bullying Alliance is coalition of organisations, which are part of the National Children’s Bureau, working to create safer environments for children to thrive. Therefore, as co-ordiantors of Anti-Bullying Week, they use the event to highlight the impact of bullying and promote effective prevention strategies.
Millions of children across the country will get involved throughout the week, using the free resources provided – to celebrate the power of positivity.
The call for action is as follows: “Every year, bullying impacts the lives of countless young people and silence helps it grow.
“That’s why, this Anti-Bullying Week, we’re empowering young people to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness when they see bullying, face to face or online.
“Lasting change needs all of us. From playgrounds to parliament, our homes to our phones — we all have a part to play.
“Together, we can use our Power for Good to end bullying — for good.”
Kicking off the event, Monday marks Odd Socks Day, where adults and children are being encouraged to wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique. ABA patron, CBBC and CBeebies star Andy Day will also lead celebrity support for the campaign with the help of his band – Andy and the Odd Socks.
On Monday, the band will release a toe-tapping song to mark the start of the week and support the message that although everyone is unique and different, everyone deserves equal kindness and respect.
For older children getting involved, the buzz on social media is an important aspect of the campaign – giving them the opportunity to share how they have embraced the anti-bullying message using the hashtags #AntiBullyingWeek and #PowerforGood on Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter (X) and Bluesky.
There are a wide range of free materials available to download on the ABA website, with a variety of teaching resources and themed assemblies to be found. These focus on how people can actively use their Power for Good and what they can do to stop bullying.
The media, social media and community-based campaign will bring Anti-Bullying Week to life for everyone – whether they are at home, work or in school – and is an incredible opportunity to combat a prevalent issue for young people.
