a person travelling on foot, including in areas where vehicles might go

a section of road painted with black and white stripes where vehicles must stop to let people cross

a section of road controlled by traffic lights where vehicles must stop to let people cross

Dangers on the road

RSHE (PSHE)

Staying safe near water

Staying safe near railways

This unit teaches pupils about recognising and avoiding dangers near roads, understanding water safety, staying safe near railways and level crossings and knowing how to call emergency services if needed. Pupils learn to assess risks and make safe choices in different environments.

Staying safe and healthy: How can I stay safe while out and about?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

a section of road painted with black and white stripes

a section of road controlled by traffic lights

to use, we need to check no cars are coming first

Match the pedestrian crossing with its definition.

We should wear bright colours near roads at night.

Before crossing, we should look both ways.

It is not safe to hold a trusted adult's hand when we cross the road.

At a pelican crossing, it is only safe to cross the road when the {{}} person shows on the traffic light.

When we are near roads, we should look out for any other pedestrians or {{}} using the pavement.

a dangerous situation which needs immediate help

Match the words to their correct definitions.

Someone could {{}} if they stay underwater for too long and can't breathe.

When water looks safe, there is no danger.

In an emergency, we might need to call 999 to get help.

It's okay to call 999 if it's not an emergency.

If there is an emergency in the water, someone can alert a {{}} to help and call the emergency services if needed.

If we get into difficulty in the water, we should float like a ...

Dangers on the road

Lesson outcome

Content guidance