Anti-Bullying Week 2024 will take place from Monday 11th – Friday 15th November, with the theme: Choose Respect. Odd Socks Day is taking place on Friday 15th November this year, with adults and children being encouraged to wear odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique.

The theme of Choose Respect has come about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.

Following the success of the campaign in 2023 – when 80% of schools marked the week, reaching over 7.5 million children and young people – this year, we’ll empower children and young people to choose respect.