Protective Behaviours: a whole school programme for primary aged children Protective Behaviours is an evidence based programme that aims to improve the personal safety and well-being of children by teaching them the skills to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations. It can be used as an abuse and violence prevention strategy and to address a range of safety situations such as feeling worried or bullied, as well as promoting good citizenship. Its unique principles are complementary to and strengthen other school based programmes such as PHSE and SEAL and can assist schools in meeting their Ofsted targets around keeping children safe and happy and helping them to recognise and manage risk. This programme is delivered by Safety Net a local registered charity with over 17 years’ experience of working in partnership with schools in Brighton and Hove.
Protective Behaviours is based on two core themes:"We All have the Right to Feel Safe All of the Time" "We can Talk with Someone about anything, even if it feels awful or small".
Key elements of the teaching include:
Children understanding about their right to feel safe Recognising and managing risk and developing strategies to keep themselves safe Improving children’s emotional literacy and behavioural competencies Teaching about body awareness Knowing about the importance of telling and not keeping secrets Choosing networks of safe people to talk to
This whole school programme costs £500 -700 which is a subsidised price and includes*: An introductory twilight talk to explain the programme to staff An INSET Protective Behaviours training session for all school staff to cover the core elements of the Programme and look at putting it into practice A set of curriculum materials for teachers to use with children in their class (Reception to Year 6) An information workshop for parents
Also Available: We can also deliver a half day Child Protection and Safeguarding training for staff @ £350
*This pack has already been trialled in Warwickshire by the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board and has been positively evaluated as making a contribution to safeguarding children and teaching them valuable safety and life skills. Prices are for Brighton & Hove only
Safety Net: Manor Offices, Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton. BN41 2PA Tel: 01273 411613 email: Terri.Fletcher@safetynet.org.uk www.safety-net.org.uk