Feeling safe at school
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how adults and rules keep us safe at school.
Key learning points
- We should all feel safe at school.
- Adults at school help keep us all safe.
- School rules help to keep us all safe and happy.
Keywords
Safe - something that won't hurt us
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Rules - expectations to follow that can keep us safe
Common misconception
Rules are there so teachers can tell us off.
Rules are there so everyone in school is treated fairly and so we know how to behave kindly to each other.
Teacher tip
Refer to your own class or school rules so that pupils understand that this lesson is relevant to them.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
Q2.How should we treat others at school?
Q3.Everyone at school is .
Q4.How can we help others feel welcomed at school?
Q5.Which word means being polite and using good manners, like saying please and thank you?
Q6.Which examples show everyone working together to make their school a better place for everyone to learn and grow?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
Q2.How should we feel at school?
Q3.Who can keep us safe at school?
Q4.Which statements are true?
Q5.How can we help keep each other safe at school?
Q6.School rules make easier.
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling safe at school, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 RSHE (PSHE) lesson on: Feeling safe at school, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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