Dear Parents and Carers

NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme

During the week beginning Jan 13^th we will be participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme.  Speak out. Stay safe. is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children both understand abuse in all its forms and to recognise the signs. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.   The programme has been approved by the City of Edinburgh Council.

This child friendly programme is aligned with the HWB curriculum and consists of age appropriate presentations and supporting classroom based activities.  The content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way with the help of the NSPCC mascot Buddy.

Parents and carers are asked to let school know if their child may have experienced anything (in the past or happening now) which may mean they need extra support before, during or after taking part in this programme.

If you would like to know more about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme visit www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout.

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 inform the school office by email to admin@trinity-pri.edin.sch.uk

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.

Parent/Carer supportTake a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers.www.nspcc.org.uk/parents

Activities to extend learning at homeTake part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe.www.nspcc.org.uk/activities

Online Safety HubFor information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more.www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety	Childline – under 12’sChildline 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)
Talk PANTS with your childrenTalk 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.

I hope you find this information about the NSPCC and the Speak out. Stay safe. programme helpful as we work together to keep all our children safe.

Kind regards

Jacqueline Scott