Reach out: anti-bullying primary activities
A series of classroom activities for primary-aged children, focusing on how to reach out to one another to end bullying.
A resource pack featuring a number of different anti-bullying activities for primary-aged children.
The activities in this pack have been designed to help schools celebrate and take part in AntiBullying Week 2022.
They are all based around the 2022 theme of ‘reach out’, exploring how we can reach out to others to tackle bullying.
Each activity in the pack is accompanied by teacher notes, with information on how to deliver them in the classroom.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use with children aged 7 to 11
- use with whole classes or groups
Curriculum links
| England - RSHE |
Caring friendships Pupils should know: • that healthy friendships are positive and welcoming towards others, and do not make others feel lonely or excluded Respectful relationships Pupils should know: • about different types of bullying (including cyberbullying), the impact of bullying, responsibilities of bystanders (primarily reporting bullying to an adult) and how to get help |
| Northern Ireland – Personal Development and Mutual Understanding |
MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING IN THE LOCAL AND WIDER COMMUNITY Pupils should be enabled to explore: • initiating, developing and sustaining mutually satisfying relationships; (KS2) |
| Scotland – Health and Wellbeing |
Mental and Emotional Wellbeing • I know that friendship, caring, sharing, fairness, equality and love are important in building positive relationships. As I develop and value relationships, I care and show respect for myself and others. |
| Wales – Health and Wellbeing |
Statement 5 - Healthy relationships are fundamental to our well-being. |
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