Safeguarding in the Curriculum

We explicitly teach safeguarding and wellbeing through our planned curriculum, as well as addressing relevant issues that arise, through our flexible programme of assemblies and Personal, Social, Health and Relationship Education (PSHRE).

It is important that children know how to safeguard themselves, and know how to report concerns if they – or their peers – feel unsafe.

Here are just some of the things we teach children, so that they can begin to take responsibility for their own safety and wellbeing.

• The importance of a balanced diet
• Recognising and promoting their own sense of worth and mental health
• Responsible use of screens and E-Safety
• What bullying is and the importance of reaching out to get help
• Valuing and promoting diversity and equality
• The dangers of drug and alcohol misuse
• Growing older and changes to their body through puberty
• Healthy relationships and their right to say, “No!”
• Road safety – as a pedestrian and as a cyclist 
• Stranger danger and making safe, sensible decisions
• People in the community who help us (police, nurses, fire brigade)
• Identifying the people in their lives that they can speak to if they have a concern
• Safety with electricity and other household hazards
• Swimming and the importance of being safe around water
• Being safe outdoors through our forest school programme
• Preparation for their transition to secondary school

Our values-based curriculum also ensures that children can make good decisions about their own behaviour, helping to create a safe, caring and inclusive environment in school.