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Why is Anti-Bullying Week So Important?

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event held across the UK with the aim of raising awareness of bullying and the ways to prevent it and respond to it. Organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, 2022’s theme was ‘Reach Out’, aiming to empower children to counter the harm that bullying causes. Previous themes have included kind words, being united against bullying, respect, change, equality for all, and the future of bullying.

Facts!

• In 2021, over 80% of UK schools marked the event, reaching over 7.5 million children
• 23% of employees have experienced bullying in the workplace
• 40% of young people have been bullied within the last year
• 64% of children have come across bullying but 36% say they don’t know what to do about it
• 23% of young people aged 11-16 said the COVID-19 pandemic made bullying worse

Find Inspirational Anti-Bullying Week Speakers

With the invention of social media, bullying moved off of the playground and into our houses. Children and young people now have several ways in which they can bully or can be bullied, and this will only rise as each generation comes along. Shockingly, bullying doesn’t end when school days. there’s a shocking amount of bullying happening in workplaces among adults and not everyone knows how to act against it. We have a range of speakers specialised in anti-bullying, either due to a professional interest or a personal experience, who are more than happy to talk about their story in order to educate the young and old.

Featured Speaker – Alex Staniforth | Anti-Bullying Week Speakers

Alex Staniforth is no stranger to overcoming adversity. In 2017 he became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops by bicycle, foot and kayak, covering over 5,000 miles in 72 days. By the age of 25, he had already attempted to summit Mount Everest twice and survived two days trapped in the 2015 Nepal earthquake.

The adventurer and mental health advocate has authored two books and founded the mental health charity, ‘Mind Over Mountains’ after overcoming his own crippling anxiety from bullying and a stammer, which would lead to poor mental health and an eating disorder. He is now dedicated to helping others to climb their own ‘Everest’.

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Ben Smith – Motivational speaker Ben Smith has delivered over 400 talks reaching nearly 100,000 people since completing his 401 Challenge, to raise money for the LGBTQ+ anti-bullying charity, Stonewall.  His teaching includes healing through support, achieving goals and above all, proving that with happiness and a strong foundation, anything is possible.  The 401 Foundation, which was set up in response to Ben’s accomplishments undertaking The 401 Challenge, offers grants with the aim to help communities and individuals build confidence and self-esteem, and positively contribute.

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Links to Resources | Anti-Bullying Week Info & Support

• Anti-Bullying Alliance
• Odd Socks Day in your Workplace
• What is Workplace Bullying?
• Is Bullying at Work on the Rise?
• MIND – Mental Health Support

Hire the best Anti-Bullying Week Speakers

If you’re looking for Anti-Bullying Week Speakers or just want to educate your colleagues, contact Great British Speakers’ Jane Farnham and Steve Denison at +44 1753 439 289 or email bookings@greatbritishtalent.com