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Staying safe and asking for help

Staying safe, a safety plan, who can help you and how to build a safer community. Read one part at a time and tap “I know this”. Then test yourself in the quiz.

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Getting help

Stay safeTell atrustedadultNot listening?Tell anotherone
A problem feels too big? Tell an adult you trust.
  • Lost in a shopping centre: ask a shop assistant at a till or a security guard.
  • An adult you don’t know asks for help finding a puppy? Say no and go to an adult you know.
  • The Bill of Rights in the Constitution protects children’s right to protection.
  • Clothes on fire: stop, drop to the ground and roll. Police: 10111.
Know who to call.
Know who to call.
Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Stronger together

WordMeaning
ConstructiveHelps, encourages and improves
DestructiveCauses harm or damage
Group workPeople share a task; it works when everyone does their part and listens
Journal (diary)A book for your thoughts and feelings; writing helps you understand

Build a safer community: speak up, support others and report harm. Resolve conflict by talking calmly and listening to both sides.

Tap when you could tell someone without looking.

Remember this and test yourself

Remember this: your summary
  • A trusted adult makes you feel safe and listens. The first one doesn’t listen? Tell another one.
  • Safety comes before a promise: never keep a secret that hurts someone.
  • Childline is free; a police station or clinic can help a child in danger.
  • A safety plan: knowing what to do and who to tell. Know your address and a phone number by heart.
  • Violence is force meant to cause harm.

Write these points in your book. Read them again the night before the test.

Memory trick

One adult doesn’t listen? You have ten fingers: count more trusted adults on them.

Flash cards · Tap to turn over

Important words

First say what the word means, then turn the card over.

Test yourself · Part 2

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