Safe and Unsafe Situations and Places What is a stranger? A stranger is someone that you
or your family do not know. Anyone can be a stranger
until you get to know them. Strangers do not always look scary.
Strangers can be nice and friendly. What are strangers Like? Strangers might be nice. Strangers might be mean. Staying safe if you are Lost If are lost or feel unsafe and
your grown-up is not near you, look for a safer stranger to talk to for help.
What is a safer stranger? Some strangers are ‘safer strangers’. Safer
strangers are people who you can talk to and they will help you if you get lost. Safer
strangers wear a uniform and a badge. If you can’t see a safer stranger, look for a safer building to go
into. Ask the people inside to help. Tell the safer stranger your name.
You should also tell them the telephone number of the person who
looks after you if you know it. What is a safer building? Places like supermarkets, petrol
stations and schools are safer buildings. Keeping safe around strangers Sometimes people can seem nice, but
they might be trying to trick you.
Remember, if anyone makes you feel sad, scared or uncomfortable, you should
talk to grown-ups at home and at school. Here are some rules to help you
to stay safe around strangers. Never go anywhere on your own with
a stranger. Never get in a car with a stranger. If a stranger offers you a
present, say “NO” very loudly If someone scares you, go to a safer place,
or tell a safer grown-up. Yell. Run. Tell! If a stranger asks you to keep something
a secret, tell a trusted adult.
Important things to remember! Only talk to strangers if your
teacher or parent says it is OK. Never take sweets from a stranger. Never take toys from a stranger. Never go anywhere with a stranger
even if they say they know you. Always tell your teacher
or parent about strangers. When you go out, you must always listen to
your teacher or parent and stay with them. In an emergency you must ask
a safer stranger for help.
If you can’t see a safer stranger, look for a safer building to go
into. Ask the people inside to help. Check out the Twinkl website for more
activities to help children stay safe..
