Here we raise children's awareness of the 'Early Warning Signs' given by our bodies when we are not feeling safe and to avoid danger by acting on these signs. We also discuss peer pressure and who we can talk to about it.

Key Teaching Points

1) We all have the right to feel safe all of the time.
2) 'Early Warning Signs' the body's natural adrenaline induced physical signs that can warn us of a potentially unsafe situation.
3) Stop, take a deep breath and think of your choices.

Links with the curriculum

English

En 1 Speaking and listening
Drama 4a,b.
Role play dealing with potentially unsafe situations by taking note of early warning signs.

PSHE / Citizenship / SEAL
Relationships and choices (SEAL theme 2 Getting on and falling out)
Peer pressure/bullying (SEAL theme 3 Say no to bullying)
Recognising risks

National Curriculum Attainment Targets:

PSHE / Citizenship

Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities 1 c

Making responsible choices and taking action.

Developing relationships and respecting the differences between people 4 a
Recognising that behaviour is a choice and that all behaviour has an effect.

Preparing to play an active role as citizens 2 c

Realising the consequences of anti-social and aggressive behaviours.
Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people 4 d
Looking at the effects and consequences of peer pressure and bullying.

Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle 3 e, f.
Learning to recognise different risks in different situations.
Thinking about responsible behaviour.
Looking at sources of pressure to behave in unacceptable ways and who to approach for help (networking).

Further Information

Police School Liaison Officers
Protective Behaviours UK

Downloads

Dark Alley PDF Worksheet

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