Staying safe and healthy: How can I avoid harm?
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Why this why now
At Year 5, pupils might be increasing their awareness of personal safety. Building on their previous lessons about health and safety, this unit is timely as it provides strategies to avoid harm in various situations. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know about common hazards in the home, at school and outdoors such as sharp objects, hot surfaces, chemicals, water and traffic dangers.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning basic first aid concepts such as dealing with minor cuts and burns and know when to seek adult help.
- Pupils can identify trusted adults who can help in emergencies and understand the importance of staying calm and providing clear information when seeking help.
- Pupils should know from Key Stage 1 that rules and safety guidance exist to protect people from harm and understand their responsibility to follow safety instructions.
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Why this why now
At Year 5, pupils might be increasing their awareness of personal safety. Building on their previous lessons about health and safety, this unit is timely as it provides strategies to avoid harm in various situations. By exploring these concepts now, pupils develop the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils should know about common hazards in the home, at school and outdoors such as sharp objects, hot surfaces, chemicals, water and traffic dangers.
- Pupils should understand from earlier learning basic first aid concepts such as dealing with minor cuts and burns and know when to seek adult help.
- Pupils can identify trusted adults who can help in emergencies and understand the importance of staying calm and providing clear information when seeking help.
- Pupils should know from Key Stage 1 that rules and safety guidance exist to protect people from harm and understand their responsibility to follow safety instructions.
Staying safe and healthy: How can I avoid harm?
This unit provides strategies to avoid harm in various situations, emphasising personal safety and wellbeing. Pupils learn to identify hazards, understand fire safety and firework dangers, make emergency calls effectively and understand the importance of vaccination for health protection.
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