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Lots of us value the importance of kindness, whether that's us being kind to people ourselves or receiving kindness from others.

A survey carried out by the charity Kidscape revealed three-quarters of children (74%) say pupils in school are kind to them and over 94% say they're kind to others.

However, the findings also suggest some children don't experience kindness in the same way.

Disabled children and those with additional needs are three times more likely to say pupils in school are not kind to them (9%) compared to non-disabled students (3%).

"Our survey showed that kindness matters to children and that on the whole they have a positive experience of school life," said Lauren Seager-Smith, chief executive of Kidscape.

"The challenge lies in understanding why a sizeable minority continue to experience unkindness and bullying, particularly disabled children and those with additional needs, and we urgently need to create an environment where all children feel that they belong."

The results from another questionnaire completed by nearly 15,000 pupils show a significant number of children are suffering frequently from bullying.

One in five (21%) pupils in England reported being bullied a lot or always, with 1 in 22 (4.6%) - which is the equivalent of one in every classroom - saying they are frequently hit, kicked or pushed by other children.

Other findings from the survey, published by the Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA), showed that:

•1 in 12 (8.3%) children say that other pupils frequently tease them

•1 in 14 (7.3%) pupils say they are frequently called hurtful names by other children

•1 in 16 (6.3%) children report being frequently picked on by other pupils because they are 'a bit different'

It also suggests rates of bullying have increased for children with special educational needs, disabilities and those who receive free school meals.

Sadly, there is evidence to show that severe and frequent bullying can have a long-lasting impact on children's mental wellbeing and development.

"Our research has shown that a significant proportion of children are frequently on the receiving end of bullying behaviours. It doesn't have to be this way," said Martha Evans who is the director of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

"If we are alert to hurtful behaviour, encourage upstanders, and role model kindness and respect - even when we don't always agree, we can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us."

Anti-Bullying Week, which is organised by the ABA, aims to highlight ways in which we can tackle bullying and help stop it once and for all. The theme for 2021 is 'One Kind Word'.

"This year we want to spread the message that one kind word can lead to another and together we can help stop bullying," said CBeebies presenter Andy Day who is also an ABA patron.

The ABA also wants children to wear odd socks on Monday 15 November to show their support.

"Pulling on a couple of odd socks might not seem like much, but it's an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality in their own unique way!" Andy said.

As part of Anti-Bullying Week, we want to hear from you. What would your one kind word or message be this week? Let us know in the comments!