Anti‑Bullying Week takes place from Monday 16th to Friday 20th November, led by the Anti‑Bullying Alliance. This year’s theme, Break the Silence, encourages children and young people to recognise the power of their voice to speak up, support others and help create environments where kindness is the norm, not the exception.

At the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, we know that silence can allow unkind behaviour and prejudice to grow. Breaking that silence doesn’t always mean confrontation; it can be checking in on someone, telling a trusted adult, refusing to join in or simply showing kindness when it’s needed most. Respect isn’t something we practise only in school – it’s something we choose every day, even when we disagree with someone. Disagreement never gives permission for disrespect.

This year’s free resource includes a ready‑to‑use PowerPoint lesson exploring respect, bullying and how to be a positive upstander. We’d love to see what your young people create. Feel free to email us at education@sophielancasterfoundation.com or tag us online using #wearesophie.

To download the resources, simply complete the short form below. Once submitted, you’ll be able to access both the primary and/or secondary lessons.

Teachers can also download this and our other resources via the TES by using this link: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/Sophie_Lancaster_Foundation