Being Safe
Upon completing the first award, White, pupils:
- are learning to accept wearing a seatbelt in the minibus and taxi.
- are learning to hold hands with an adult on transitions and visits.
- are learning to seek out a familiar adult if they need help.
- are working towards wearing their shoes at all times.
- are learning to use playground equipment safely.
- are learning to listen to adult instruction regarding danger.
Upon completing the second award, Red, pupils:
- can keep their seat belt on in the minibus or taxi.
- can hold an adult’s hand when on transition or an educational visit.
- are beginning to learn about which people can help us e.g. teachers, emergency services etc.
- are beginning to understand and accept the word ‘no’.
- know what can be eaten.
- can wear their shoes at all time in school unless otherwise required.
Upon completing the third award, Orange, pupils:
- are aware that electricity is dangerous.
- are beginning to understand the command ‘stop’.
- can begin to accept that they are not allowed on some web sites.
- are aware of boundaries and are beginning to accept these e.g. adults open doors.
- are aware of which objects they should or shouldn’t put in their mouth.
- are aware of how to use switches appropriately.
Upon completing the fourth award, Yellow, pupils:
- can use classroom equipment safely with verbal support.
- can move around the classroom safely with verbal support.
- can use large playground equipment safely with adult supervision.
- can follow the swimming pool rules with verbal and visual support.
- know to hold an adult’s hand when walking in a potentially dangerous environment.
- leave their seat belt on until an adult tells me it is safe.
Upon completing the fifth award, Green, pupils:
- can show an awareness of danger at school and in the outdoor environment.
- can show an awareness of rules when using class room equipment.
- can use large equipment safely without adult support.
- can show awareness of rules when using the pool.
- can indicate to adults when they feel happy, sad or hurt.
- will respond to their name when called by an adult.
Upon completing the sixth award, Blue, pupils:
- can stay with a known adult when on educational visits.
- can listen to instructions when crossing the road and accept holding an adult’s hand.
- can follow the rules relating to the use of school equipment.
- are beginning to understand that the internet can be dangerous.
- are beginning to understand not to talk to people that they don’t know.
- can work with a partner in PE and on simple joint tasks.
Upon completing the seventh award, Indigo, pupils:
- know not to talk to people they don’t know.
- know the green cross code—stop, look and listen.
- can move around the school safely.
- know who to go to if they are hurt worried or feel unsafe.
- know that some personal information should not be shared when using the computer.
- know that some equipment can be dangerous.
Upon completing the eighth award, Violet, pupils:
- understand that people may not be what they seem online.
- can list personal information e.g. age, gender, address.
- understand that personal information should not be shared on the computer.
- can tell who a stranger is, and know not to talk to them or accept anything from them.
- can identify safe or unsafe places to play.
- can cross the road safely with adult supervision.
Upon completing the ninth award, Bronze, pupils:
- can identify liquids, plants or other things that are bad for you.
- can identify ways to keep safe online.
- can identify some simple forms of bullying.
- can identify safe places to cross the road.
- can identify potential stranger danger.
- are aware of the dangers of electricity.
Upon completing the tenth award, Silver, pupils:
- know what personal information is and are able to come off the computer when requested.
- know to stay with adults on visits and to not wander off.
- are aware of hazards outside of school.
- can sit quietly and appropriately in class.
- can wear clothes appropriate for the season and will remove items or put on items of clothing when requested by an adult.
- know how to behave on the minibus and are a good role model for their peers.
Upon completing the eleventh award, Gold, pupils:
- are able to apply their knowledge to stay safe online.
- can react appropriately to any form of bullying.
- know how to cross the road independently and safely.
- are aware of the dangers of railways.
- are aware of the dangers of water.
- know who to turn to if in danger.
