Staying safe: How can I make safe choices in different places?
Understanding that unsafe situations can occur in different places and recognising common hazards at home and in public spaces.
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Staying safe: How can I make safe choices in different places?
Unit outcomes
- Give reasons why their body is special.
- Give examples of the PANTS rules.
- Recall the stop, do not touch, tell and ask rules.
- Identify how dangers could cause harm.
- Recall simple safety rules such as stop, look, listen and think for roads; stop and do not touch unfamiliar objects.
- Recall the stop, stay, ask rule.
- Tell a safe adult their name and who they are looking for.
- Identify that water can be dangerous.
- Recall simple rules to keep themselves safe around water.
Suggested prior learning
Staying safe: How can I stay safe?
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: What makes my body special?
Lesson 2: How can I keep my body safe?
Lesson 3: How can I make safe choices at home?
Lesson 4: How can I stay safe in different places?
Lesson 5: What can I do if I cannot find my trusted adult?
Lesson 6: How can I stay safe around water?
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RSE & PSHE
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y2: How can I make safe choices in different places?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'How can I make safe choices in different places?'.
Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Spoken language.
British values: The rule of law, Individual liberty; Mutual respect.