Anti-Bullying Week is one of the most important opportunities each year to create a positive school culture and show your commitment to pupil wellbeing.
But many schools ask the same question:
How do we plan Anti-Bullying Week in a way that’s effective, practical, and sustainable?
To help, we’ve created a simple five-step Anti-Bullying Week Checklist. This checklist is evidence-based, easy to follow, and designed to make Anti-Bullying Week impactful for both pupils and staff.
🎥 Watch the video below for a quick overview, or keep reading for the full guide.
Step 1: Set Clear Goals
Before planning activities, decide what you want Anti-Bullying Week to achieve.
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Do you want to raise awareness of bullying?
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Do you want to empower students to respond when they see bullying?
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Or do you want to embed a whole-school approach to preventing bullying?
Why it matters: Setting clear goals helps you measure impact and ensures that everyone, teachers, staff, and pupils are working towards the same outcome.
Step 2: Know Your Responsibilities
Schools have a statutory duty to prevent bullying under the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. Ofsted will also ask about your approach during inspections.
Checklist reminder:
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Review your anti-bullying policy.
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Make sure staff know how to respond to incidents.
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Record and track concerns to show safeguarding evidence.
Schools that demonstrate a proactive approach to bullying are better placed to meet safeguarding and Ofsted expectations.
Step 3: Involve the Whole School
Anti-Bullying Week works best when everyone is involved, not just teachers and pupils, but parents and the wider community too.
Examples for how to engage your whole school community:
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Run a whole-school assembly to launch the week.
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Involve the school council in planning.
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Share updates in your parent newsletter or on social media.
Remember: Anti-Bullying Week is not a one-off activity. It’s an opportunity to strengthen your wider safeguarding culture.
Step 4: Plan Engaging Activities
One of the most effective ways to make Anti-Bullying Week memorable is through interactive, skills-based learning.
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Drama-based workshops bring scenarios to life and help pupils practise responses.
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Role-play and discussion empower children to understand the difference between banter and bullying.
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Storytelling and assemblies provide shared language and values across the school.
Explore our Anti-Bullying Workshops for Primary Schools to see how we can support your school.
Step 5: Share and Celebrate
Finally, celebrate the work your school has done.
Ideas include:
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Create a display board with pupils’ work.
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Share photos and updates on social media.
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Recognise pupils with certificates for showing kindness and courage.
Celebrating success reinforces positive behaviour and builds momentum beyond Anti-Bullying Week.
📥 Download the Free Anti-Bullying Week Checklist
We’ve put together a simple, printable Anti-Bullying Week Checklist to help you stay on track.
👉 Download your checklist here
Conclusion
Anti-Bullying Week doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With clear goals and engaging activities, your school can make it an event to remember!
At OpenView Education, we’ve supported hundreds of schools across the UK with Anti-Bullying Workshops that empower pupils and staff alike.
Ready to make Anti-Bullying Week impactful in your school?
Explore our Anti-Bullying Workshops today.
