On Monday 25th November, NSPCC came to school speak to the children about the Speak out. Stay safe programme. This is a nationwide programme for every primary-school-aged child in the UK and Channel Islands. With the help of the NSPCC’s friendly mascot Buddy, they presented an assembly to the children in our school.
What is the Speak out. Stay safe. programme?
Through child-friendly, interactive assemblies and workshops NSPCC specially trained staff and volunteers will give our children information about how to keep themselves safe from harm and how to get help if they have any worries, sensitively discussing issues like bullying and abuse, without using scary words or adult language.
We have studied the content of the materials and heard from other schools who have participated and are extremely confident that they are appropriate for primary-school-aged children. We are convinced children will feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe.
If you would like any more information about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme please pop into school or visit the NSPCC website nspcc.org.uk/buddy
Talking PANTS with your children
The NSPCC’s work in schools will help encourage conversations about staying safe – and they have a number of child-friendly materials to help you carry on the conversation afterwards. That includes ‘Talk PANTS’, a simple way for parents to help keep children safe from sexual abuse – without using scary words or even mentioning sex.
The guide uses the rules of PANTS to teach children that their body belongs to them and them alone. You can find out more and download the free resources at nspcc.org.uk/pants. You can also find a link on the year group pages to watch a video of Pantosaurus.
If you’d like to know more about the NSPCC’s work, or take a look at the wide range of information and advice which is available for parents and carers, please visit their website nspcc.org.uk/parents
A big thank you to NSPCC for coming to visit our school.