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      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can explain how to get help from trusted adults if I need it.

      Key learning points

      1. We can get help from many people in our lives.
      2. Trusted adults are people in our family, at school or in our community who make us feel safe.
      3. If we feel unsafe, that is a sign that something is not right, and we should find support from a trusted adult.
      4. If a trusted adult does not listen to us or help us, we should keep trying until we feel heard.

      Keywords

      • Support - to provide help and encouragement to others

      • Trusted adult - someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and can help us

      • Carer - someone who helps people who can't fully take care of themselves due to age, illness or disability

      Common misconception

      Everyone can get all that they need from their family and carers.

      Sometimes, our family and carers need support from other trusted adults to look after us.

      Teacher tip

      Be mindful that some pupils will not be adequately supported by their families and carers. Make sure pupils know what to do if they have worries and make space for them to report worries to you or other trusted adults at school or in their communities.

      Content guidance

      Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

      Supervision

      Adult supervision recommended

      Licence

      This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0
      except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions
      (Collection 2).

      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the word to the definition.

      Correct Answer:home,the place or places where we live
      Correct Answer:doctor,someone who is trained to help us get better when we are ill
      Correct Answer:happy,a feeling of joy or gladness

      Q2.
      We should feel and supported with our trusted adults.

      Correct Answer: safe, happy, comfortable

      Q3.
      Why are rules important?

      they make life boring
      Correct answer: they keep us safe
      Correct answer: they teach us things
      they make us unhappy

      Q4.
      How might our family and carers support us?

      Correct answer: they might listen to our feelings
      they might make us feel sad
      they might ignore our feelings
      Correct answer: they might help us if something is tricky

      Q5.
      Who are the grown-ups in your family who typically take care of you every day?

      teachers at school
      Correct answer: adult family members or carers
      people you don't know
      family members who are children

      Q6.
      When we feel scared or worried, we need from a trusted adult.

      Correct Answer: help, support

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the word to the definition.

      Correct Answer:carer,someone who helps people who can't fully take care of themselves
      Correct Answer:trusted adult,someone we know offline who makes us feel safe and who can help us
      Correct Answer:support,to provide help and encouragement to others

      Q2.
      What things do children need to be happy?

      Correct answer: to feel safe at home and school
      to eat unhealthy food
      Correct answer: to have enough time to rest and play
      to go to bed late every night

      Q3.
      Who can help us if we need support?

      strangers
      Correct answer: parents and carers
      Correct answer: teachers and school staff
      younger siblings

      Q4.
      Can families and carers always give children everything they need by themselves?

      Yes, families should do everything alone.
      Correct answer: No, sometimes families need support from other trusted adults.
      Yes, all families and carers never need support.
      No, only carers need extra help from trusted adults.

      Q5.
      Match the trusted adult to where you might find them.

      Correct Answer:your teacher,at school helping you learn
      Correct Answer:your doctor,at a doctor's surgery keeping you healthy
      Correct Answer:your grandparent,at home or visiting your family
      Correct Answer:a police officer,in the community helping keep everyone safe

      Q6.
      If one trusted adult doesn't listen to you or help you, what should you do?

      Correct answer: keep trying by telling another trusted adult
      give up and keep your worries to yourself
      wait and hope they will listen later

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