Anti-Bullying Week • 16-20 November 2026
Break the Silence at Home
Anti-Bullying Week takes place from 16 to 20 November 2026, and this year's theme is 'Break the Silence'. It's all about encouraging children, young people and adults to start conversations about bullying, speak up, listen and take action together.
Some of the most important conversations happen at home: at the kitchen table, on the walk to school or at bedtime. That's why Mon Ami has teamed up with John Lewis to help families make friendship, kindness and speaking up part of everyday life.
friendship and feelings
Making it easier to talk
It isn't always easy for children to say how they're feeling, especially if something has upset them at school. Sometimes a gentle question, a shared activity or a favourite soft toy can make all the difference.
Our free activities are designed to help you and your child talk about friendship and feelings in a relaxed, playful way, so they know they can always come to you.
What your family can enjoy
SING and dance. friendship and belonging.
Free family activity pack
Simple, screen-free activities built around friendship, kindness and speaking up, designed to support this year's 'Break the Silence' theme.
The Mon Ami song
A feel-good song to sing and dance to together at home, all about friendship and belonging.
About Mon Ami
Does your school have a Buddy Bench?
A Buddy Bench is a special seat in the playground. A child can sit there to show they feel lonely or sad, without having to find the words. Other children see the signal and come over to play, talk or simply sit together.
During Anti-Bullying Week, Mon Ami is giving 150 soft toys to primary schools across the UK to sit on their Buddy Benches, ready to comfort children when they need a friend most. Every school that registers also receives free classroom resources and access to the Mon Ami song.
Why not let your child's school know?
About Mon Ami
Made for friendship
Mon Ami creates soft toys, dolls and keepsakes built around friendship and belonging. Every character has its own personality, and each one is designed to become more than a gift: a friend to turn to.
"Mon Ami is all about friendship. No matter who you are or where you're from, there is always a place to belong."
Sara Fulmer
Co-Founder and CEO of Mon Ami
SHOP the collection
Discover the Mon Ami collection at John Lewis
Start with a little hello
Get your free family activity pack
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Register your interest
It only takes a minute.
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Download your activity pack
You'll get instant access to the activities, conversation starters and the Mon Ami song.
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Break the Silence together
It only takes a minute.