As parents and carers we all want our children to be happy and safe, and it is natural to worry about bullying – particularly if we have experienced bullying ourselves or think our child may be more vulnerable to bullying. The good news is you are not alone! The Anti-Bullying Alliance and its members are here to work with children, families, and schools to help keep children safe.
Every November schools throughout the United Kingdom take part in Anti-Bullying Week. This is an opportunity to spotlight bullying and consider the steps we can take together to stop it. Anti-Bullying Week 2024 will take place from Monday 11th – Friday 15th November, with the theme: Choose Respect.
With our Etone Values we pride ourselves on our pupils being caring, supportive and showing mutual respect. These are character traits that we encourage each and every day at Etone College. We are also a Telling School and encourage our pupils to talk to a trusted adult if they are ever concerned about themselves or a peer. For Anti-bullying Week pupils will be receiving assemblies, taking part in form time activities, wearing their Odd Socks on Monday 18th November and taking part in random acts of kindness as part of World Kindness Day.
As a parent or carer, you are a vital piece of the puzzle in tackling bullying. You have a unique role to play in guiding and supporting your child through their school years and there are many positive steps you can take to help keep your child safe from bullying and harm.
If you are worried about bullying and need some advice or support you can contact the Kidscape Parent Advice Line. You can find out more on the following link http://www.kidscape.org.uk/
