Exe ValleyNSPCC workshop
Takes place on: 7th November 2023
Dear Parent/Carer
NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme
I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme the first week after half term (please note the assemblies will not be today as previously communicated). Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.
This child friendly programme is aligned with the curriculum and consists of age appropriate class assemblies and supporting classroom based activities which we have reviewed, alongside NSPCC face to face workshops for children in Beech class. . The content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way with the help of the NSPCC mascot Buddy. If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.
Children in Reception and Year 1 will also be participating in this focus week. Instead of the 'Speak Out, Stay Safe' assemblies, our younger children will be take part in a 'Talk Pants' assembly. Please see the attached poster for more details.
Feedback survey for pupils aged 7-11
The NSPCC would like to gather feedback from pupils aged between 7-11 about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme to gauge their learning. This will be voluntary and children can still take part in the programme if they don’t take part in the survey.
- All survey questions are multiple choice and focussed on the programme.
- The survey is anonymous and confidential. However, if in the process of completing the survey, a teacher becomes concerned for a pupil’s welfare (e.g., through something a pupil says) we will follow our school’s safeguarding procedures.
- If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, please email the school office at Cheritonadmin@exevalleyfederation.org.uk
- If you have agreed that your child can take part in the survey but your child changes their mind on the day, that is also okay.
Additional NSPCC resources for families to help keep children safe
The NSPCC have shared some important information below on wider NSPCC resources and support to help keep children safe.
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Parent/Carer support Take a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers. |
Activities to extend learning at home Take part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe. www.nspcc.org.uk/activities
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Online Safety Hub For information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more.
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Childline – under 12’s Childline have an accessible website with advice, support, games and activities. Children can change the language, enlarge text and also listen to the content. www.childline.org.uk/buddy (5-7) www.childline.org.uk/kids (7-11)
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Talk PANTS with your children Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides simple but important messages. Download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants.
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I hope you find this information about the NSPCC and the Speak out. Stay safe. programme helpful. Please do contact me if you have any further questions.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Claire Theedom
Head of School
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Parent/carer SURVEY withdrawal form for children aged 7-11 only
(Please copy the below text into an email addressed to the cheritonadmin@exevalleyfederation.org.uk)
I do not consent to (Name of pupil) ________________________ participating in the completion of the NSPCC Pupil Survey following the delivery of the Speak out. Stay safe. Programme.
Signed (Parent/Carer) :______________________ Date: __________