Protective behaviours are a course of lessons that take place in every year group from Reception to Year 6. As part of Warwickshire's aim to keep every child safe, pupils at St Marie's are given the knowledge to allow them to feel empowered and safe in their environments, learning to recognise if something feels wrong.
Topics covered each year include:
- 'My network hand' - pupils identify trusted adults both inside and outside of school who they can speak to if they feel unsafe.
- Feelings - pupils understand that no feelings are 'bad' and how to identify and manage negative feelings should they arise.
- Body autonomy - pupils will understand that your body belongs to you.
- Early warning signs - pupils will be taught to reflect and identify their early warning signs for when they feel nervous, anxious or angry and techniques of what to do in those situations.
Below are some links for you to support with this at home:
We All Have The Right To Feel Safe Booklet
Practical Advice For Keeping Children Safe
Lets Talk Magazine