Y1/2: Safety and the changing body (Cycle A)

Learning how to communicate safely with adults; considering who keeps us safe in our community; learning steps to crossing the road safely; identifying which substances should or should not go in the body; learning how to call 999; knowing the difference between secrets and surprises; learning about appropriate and inappropriate contact

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Y1/2 Lesson 1 (Cycle A): Communicating with adults

Understanding who the adults are who work in school (Y1) and thinking about adults we meet outside of school (Y2) and considering how to speak to them.

Learning Objective

To know how to respond to adults politely and safely

Y1/2 Lesson 2 (Cycle A): People who help to keep us safe in our local community

Learning about the jobs of people in the local community who help to keep us safe.

Learning Objective

To understand that there are people in the local community who help to keep us safe

Y1/2 Lesson 3 (Cycle A): Road safety

Learning how to keep safe on and near roads.

Learning Objective

To understand ways to keep safe on and near roads

Y1/2 Lesson 4 (Cycle A): Safety with medicines

Learning what is safe to go on or in the body, and why some things should never go into the body.

Learning Objective

To begin to understand what is safe to put into or onto our bodies

Y1/2 Lesson 5 (Cycle A): Making a call to the emergency services

Exploring what is an emergency and using role-play to learn how to call the emergency services.

Learning Objective

To know what is an emergency and to make a phone call if needed

Y1/2 Lesson 6 (Cycle A): The difference between secrets and surprises

Learning to tell the difference between secrets and surprises.

Learning Objective

To begin to understand the difference between secrets and surprises

Y1/2 Lesson 7 (Cycle A): Appropriate contact

Understanding the difference between acceptable and unacceptable physical contact.

Learning Objective

To begin to understand the difference between acceptable and unacceptable physical contact

Y1/2 Lesson 8 (Cycle A): My private parts are private

Children learn about the concept of privacy and the correct vocabulary for body parts.

Learning Objective

To begin to understand the concept of privacy and the correct vocabulary for body parts

Y1/2 Lesson 9 (Cycle A): Respecting personal boundaries

Understanding what personal boundaries are and how to show respect for the personal boundaries of others.

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