Finding support when I feel unsafe
I can describe situations where I might feel unsafe and explain how to be an active bystander.
Finding support when I feel unsafe
I can describe situations where I might feel unsafe and explain how to be an active bystander.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sometimes we have to keep ourselves safe by making healthy choices.
- Some situations are particularly risky, such as meeting strangers online or leaving the house without trusted adults.
- We should use our instinct and our brains to decide what the right thing to do is.
- If we are worried, upset or scared, telling a trusted adult will help.
- We can support our friends by being active bystanders, instead of bystanders.
Keywords
Situation - what is happening around you at a particular time and place
Risky - something that is potentially dangerous
Instinct - your gut feeling about something
Bystander - someone who witnesses something
Active bystander - someone who takes action when something bad happens
Common misconception
Being online is safer than going out of the house.
Although there is limited risk of physical harm in the online space, young people are vulnerable online. Some people online deliberately hurt young people, take advantage of young people or share indecent images and videos of young people.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
the reason why someone does something
how liked or admired someone is
treating a person unfairly because of their characteristics
who someone is
Q2.When people try to persuade or force you to do something, this is called ...
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.Adults should...
Q5.Which of the following are examples of respect?
Q6.Match the start of each sentence with how it should end.
imaginary lines separating what we will and won't allow.
is unacceptable.
after arguments, if we both try.
respectfully and kindly.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
what is happening around you at a particular time and place
something that is potentially dangerous
someone who witnesses something