Avoiding dangerous medicines

RSHE (PSHE)

Being careful with chemicals

This unit covers understanding household hazards, being careful with cleaning products and chemicals, avoiding dangerous medicines and substances, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help. Pupils learn to recognise warning symbols and labels.

Risky substances: How do I stay safe at home?

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

You should {{}} take someone else's medicine, even if it looks like yours.

Ask a trusted adult if it is safe to take.

If you have a headache and find medicine at home, what should you do?

If you take the wrong medicine, you could get...

Match the action with the correct response.

Who is the best person to ask if you want to know if something is safe?

only for cleaning, never for eating or touching

Avoiding dangerous medicines

Lesson outcome

Content guidance