Our new website has launched!
Respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying
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Respect is at the heart of how we all treat each other. Whether face to face or online, too many children and young people in Scotland experience bullying that impacts their lives, strips them of their rights and denies them their dignity.
Our annual Anti-Bullying Week event is a fantastic opportunity to showcase great examples of anti-bullying policy and practice being led by schools in Scotland, as well as reinforcing the message that bullying is never acceptable and that it is not an inevitable part of growing up.
The theme of ‘respect’, designed to align with the launch of the Scottish Government’s updated ‘Respect for All’ anti-bullying guidance, encouraged people to talk and think about how the power of respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying. Aimed at schools and youth settings, our portfolio of learning resources, which are available to download for free all year round, promoted the importance of respectful relationships, understanding differences, and the value of kindness. The campaign theme also spotlighted the significant impact bullying can have on young lives, where mental, physical and emotional wellbeing can all be undermined.
We saw a phenomenal response to the campaign theme this year, with analytics revealing that we reached over 70% of the school-age audience across all local authority areas in Scotland. This means that more than 500,000 school children and young people took part in our national conversation about respect, from over 900 schools and settings in Scotland – and even a few in England and Wales! The success of our campaign messaging is also a testament to the commitment and energy of teachers, parents and youth workers who help bring safety and happiness to young lives.
One of the many highlights of Anti-Bullying Week came from a partnership with Dunfermline High School’s S1 art students, who worked hard to create a thought-provoking anti-bullying film which formed the key feature of our Assembly toolkit for schools and youth settings. Watch the film at: https://vimeo.com/1026150235/510a9d19d9
The week also saw us out on the road celebrating with staff and pupils from St Patrick’s Primary School, Carmunnock Primary School and Dunfermline High School, who have all been successful in securing our impressive respectme reward. The reward, following a rigorous self-assessment process, officially recognises schools for creating anti-bullying spaces where children and young people feel safe, respected and able to learn and reach their full potential – confident that bullying is being prevented from happening in the first place, and then responded to effectively when it does happen.
Don’t forget to tag our social media channels to share any good work you’ve been doing to create safe anti-bullying spaces. All our Anti-Bullying Week resources; ‘Respect - What does it mean to you’, and previous campaign resources are available on our website.
It’s so easy to continue, or to start your new anti-bullying journey, explore the ‘Campaigns and resources’ tab, or register for our free e-Learning courses.
As 2024 comes to an end, we wish all our colleagues and supporters a happy festive season and a peaceful new year, thank you for all that you do to help our little team aim high.
See you in 2025!
New ‘Respect for All’ – The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People – launching later this year
Refreshed anti-bullying guidance is set to be launched later this year and is for everyone who works with, or cares for, children and young people across Scotland.
‘Respect for All: The National Approach to Anti-Bullying for Scotland’s Children and Young People aims to ensure that all sectors and communities are consistently and coherently contributing to a holistic approach to anti-bullying.
The refreshed guidance will support all adults working with children and young people to create safe and inclusive environments where bullying cannot thrive.
Looking ahead to the launch of the refreshed ‘Respect for All’, Lorraine Glass, Director of respectme, said:
“We welcomed the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Scottish Government and other vital partners in the sector to develop this refreshed guidance to ensure children and young people experience a coherent and consistent approach to bullying.
“For all adults who play a role in the lives of children and young people, this guidance creates a vital opportunity for renewed focus and energy on preventing and responding effectively to bullying, to ensure every child in Scotland realises their right to live free from bullying and harassment.
“We welcome the emphasis this guidance places on early intervention to prevent bullying, by promoting positive climates and relationships based on respect. When implemented well, the focus on creating inclusive environments, together with the explicit message that bullying motivated by prejudiced attitudes has no place in Scotland, will combine to create a safe, happy and healthy context for learning and play for all children and young people.”
Get involved with Anti-Bullying Week, 11-15 November 2024
This Anti-Bullying Week we are asking adults and young people alike to get involved in our national conversation … Respect - what does it mean to you?
#respectmeans #respectme
The focus of our week-long campaign will be to encourage everyone to talk and think about how the power of respectful relationships can help to prevent bullying.
Respect is at the heart of how we ALL treat each other. Whether face to face or online, too many children and young people in Scotland experience bullying that impacts their lives, strips them of their rights and denies them their dignity.
We can all play our part to help create a positive and inclusive environment in our schools, youth clubs, and communities because everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to grow up free from bullying.
Register to access free learning resources
By signing up to our new online Anti-Bullying Week account, you will be able to access free resources and materials designed to help young people explore what respect is, and what it means.
Resources will be available from 10 October from our dedicated Anti-Bullying Week online space which sits via our Campaigns and Resources page. We’ll also be plotting out all the amazing support and involvement on our 2024 campaign map, so you’ll be invited to give your consent to that option when you register.
Our new website has launched!
Today we are excited to announce the launch of our new look website.
We are delighted to present our fully re-designed digital presence, improving our online user experience with easy-to-navigate valuable content.
New features
New information pathways
We have added three new information pathways direct from our menu bar, including: Information for Professionals, Information for Parents and Carers and Information for Young People. This new design will allow each unique audience direct access to anti-bullying information and guidance relevant to their circumstance.
Account-based access
To support the flow of information and to help us track trends in usage, we have introduced a new, interactive account-based system. By registering, you will gain access our free Anti-Bullying Learning Academy eLearning courses. Learners will be able to track their course progress, add learning reflections and download course materials and certificates. Registered users will also gain exclusive access to our annual Anti-Bullying Week resources and our existing respectme reward online toolkit.
Here’s what Lorraine Glass, Director of respectme, has to say about our new website:
Why was it important to refresh our online presence?
Technology has advanced significantly since we last updated our website, giving us a real opportunity to reconsider our audiences and build more meaningful content to meet their needs. Through consultation with stakeholders we will continue to grow and evolve this national hub to support all anti-bullying work being undertaken in Scotland.
What’s the current and long term vision for the new website?
With an eye-catching streamlined design and more user-friendly feel, we hope the new website will drive increased engagement, as well as increased understanding and awareness of Scotland’s approach to anti-bullying. The launch of the Scottish Government’s 2024 refresh of national guidance, Respect for All, will ideally provide a catalyst for schools and youth organisations to revisit their anti-bullying ambitions with fresh materials and renewed energy.
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