I'd like to call Tom Giffard, who's going to make a 90-second statement on the International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including cyber bullying. 

Diolch, Cadeirydd. Each year, every first Thursday of November is the International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School, including cyber bullying. Around 20 per cent of students report being bullied, but only half have reported incidents to an adult. Formal education can and should play a key role in providing children and young people with the knowledge and skills to identify online violence and protect themselves from its different forms, whether perpetrated by peers or adults.

Nowadays, violence goes beyond school walls and also takes place on screens, on which teenagers spend a daily average of seven hours chatting and posting on social media, but they're more exposed than ever online. Online violence, including cyber bullying, has a negative effect on academic achievement, mental health and the quality of life of students. Children who are frequently bullied are twice as likely to miss out on school, and have a higher tendency to leave formal education after finishing secondary school. 

This day calls on global awareness of the problem of online violence and cyber bullying, its consequences and the need to put an end to it. It calls on the attention of students, parents, members of the educational community, education authorities, and a range of sectors and partners, including the tech industry, to encourage everyone to take part in preventing online violence for the safety and well-being of children.     

I'd now like to call the Llywydd, Elin Jones, to give a 90-second statement on the sixtieth anniversary of the Books Council of Wales. 

This week, we celebrate the 60th birthday of the Books Council of Wales. It is remarkable how a small, fragile body that was set up in 1961 has developed into a powerful organisation with broad-ranging responsibilities for publishing in both Welsh and English. Because of its wide range of responsibilities, there is no other body like it in the other countries of the UK. It promotes reading, it supports authors, and it is responsible for maintaining and developing the publishing industry.

It also distributes grants to publishers, ensuring a diverse range of high-quality books and magazines. Its distribution centre supplies books on a daily basis to booksellers, and the use of gwales.com means that it can reach readers and book buyers all over the world.

The 60-year history is chronicled in two newly published volumes: O Hedyn i Ddalen, and Two Rivers from a Common Spring.

The organisation has always been led robustly, and further stability came when the National Assembly, in its first term, made the far-reaching decision to directly fund the books council and replace a funding regime that was rigid and complex.

Aberystwyth is the home of the books council, but its influence and value can be felt between the covers held by children and people across Wales, as they learn and wonder while reading books about Wales and from Wales, in both Welsh and English. Without the guidance and activity of the books council over a period of 60 years, our nation's literary heritage would be much, much poorer.

I'd now like to call Peter Fox, who's going to make a 90-second statement on the RSPCA's Bang Out of Order campaign on the impact of fireworks on the welfare of animals. 

Thank you, Chair. This Friday is bonfire night, a time when people come together to celebrate, attend firework displays, or host their own private events with family and friends. After such a difficult 18 months or so, this year's events will take on extra significance. However, fireworks and bonfires bring a number of risks, and can be particularly dangerous to animals and wildlife, and this is why I want to highlight the RSPCA's Bang Out of Order campaign.

RSPCA statistics show that 62 per cent of dog owners and 54 per cent of cat owners say their pets become distressed during the firework season, with the RSPCA receiving around 400 calls per year on this issue. Companion animals are not the only ones affected—livestock, horses and wildlife can be startled or frightened by fireworks, and I've seen this on my own farm on many occasions, and it's very distressing. As such, the RSPCA are calling for a number of steps to be taken to help alleviate some of these issues. Councils can make people more aware of local displays that are being held, and encourage the use of quieter fireworks. People can make neighbours more aware of private events, and work to accommodate the needs of people living nearby. There are also suggestions that rules around the purchasing of fireworks could be tightened to reduce their wider use. Of course, some of the measures that could be taken relate to powers held by the UK Government, and I would hope that the Welsh and UK Governments are collaborating on this. 

Chair, I wish everyone a happy and safe bonfire night, and again urge everyone to be considerate of others when hosting or attending events. Thank you. 

I now call on Jayne Bryant, who will make a 90-second statement marking 35 years of Childline. 

This week, Childline is marking its 35th birthday. Since being founded in 1986, Childline has provided counselling to some 5.5 million children in the UK. Today, a child contacts Childline on average every 25 seconds. This means that, during this 90-second statement, four children are likely to have been in touch with Childline in some way.

During the first year of COVID, Childline delivered an average of 17,000 counselling sessions a month. It's a stark reminder of the impact of this pandemic on children and young people that so many asked for help. It is, however, a wonderful testament to Childline that it provided so much support during this critical time.

As you'd expect, Childline has evolved over time to remain as accessible as possible. Originally, all counselling sessions were delivered by phone. Now, children can contact Childline by text, email or online chat, too. Unsurprisingly, all this comes at a cost. The crucial support Childline provides isn't cheap. It costs £4 for a trained volunteer to answer a request for help. The NSPCC, of which Childline is a part, relies on fundraising for 90 per cent of its income. The dedicated volunteers, who have worked tirelessly to support children and young people throughout this time, are remarkable. Huge thanks go to them for their invaluable work. Every young person that they speak to has their own story. 

And finally, if you're a child or a young person in need of help, you can contact Childline about worries or problems you're having. You can call any time, day or night, 0800 1111.