Here we raise the children's awareness of the consequences of vandalism, for them and for others. Awareness of vandalism is a constant theme throughout the Safety Centre. A specific scenario depicts an anti-vandalism message. This is shown as a video, which is filmed against a Milton Keynes background, using local school aged pupils to deliver far-reaching messages.

Key Teaching Points

1) Criminal damage and the effects on both individual and the wider community
2) Cost of repair/maintenance
3) Peer pressure

Links with the National Curriculum

PSHE and Citizenship / SEAL
Vandalism -consequences and effects 
Peer Pressure
Bullying (SEAL unit Say No to Bullying)
Local environment

National Curriculum Attainment targets:

PSHE and Citizenship

Preparing to play an active role as citizens 2 c, d, f, j.
Discussion re the consequences and effects of anti-social behaviour on the individual and the wider community.
Making decisions i) not to get involved in vandalism ii) reporting acts of vandalism.
Cost of vandalism, who pays, what are the effects on economy.

Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle 3 e, f, g.
Peer pressure. How to recognise differing forms of pressure and form strategies for making sensible choices/ resisting pressure to do wrong.
Looking at the school environment, forming anti-vandalism rules & posters.

Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people 4 a, d.
Considering others' points of view as to how acts of vandalism can effect themselves and others.
Circle time- work on nature and consequences of bullying.

Breadth of opportunities 5 a, h.
Considering pupil responsibility for the school/local environment.
Looking at social and moral dilemmas.

Further Information

Local Police
Schools Liaison Officers

Follow-up sessions:

The Safety Centre offers follow-up lessons to every group that visits the Centre. These sessions directly reinforce the messages given at the Centre whilst encouraging community safety and citizenship. They are specifically designed to encourage children to change their behaviour towards taking responsibility. If you are interested in any of the lessons below please contact the Schools Liaison Team.

Other follow-up sessions are available on request from the School Liaison team e.g. Arson, Knife Crime and Electrical Safety.

Vandalism- Awareness of vandalism is a constant theme throughout the Safety Centre. A specific scenario depicts an anti-vandalism message. This is shown as a video, which is filmed against a Milton Keynes background, using local school aged pupils to deliver far-reaching messages. The follow-up session concentrates on raising awareness of the effects of vandalism, cost to the community, social implications and effects on the environment. Links are made with areas of local concern and any relevant vandalism within the school environment.

Year 6 Vandalism and Shop Theft

Learning Objective:

We want to know what vandalism is and know some of the consequences of vandalism. We want to know what theft is and understand some of the consequences.

Introduction:

Discuss what we mean by vandalism and theft and consider the feelings of the victim.

Activities:

Watch the Vandalism Film and act out the shop role play.

Plenary:

Review the consequences of vandalism and theft and the choices you have.

FOR SALE!!

We are now able to offer for sale, at a cost of £50 + VAT, a video relating to the consequences of vandalism for the victim and the offender. There is a limited stock, so please call us on 01908 263009 or e-mail us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as you can, to order your copy.  We show this video to our Year 3 and 4 visitors with our Year 5 & 6 visitors having the option of viewing a DVD on Internet Safety.

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