NSPCC -Speak Out, Stay Safe – Online Programme
The NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. online programme gives children the knowledge and understanding they need to help them stay safe from abuse and neglect. Before the pandemic, we delivered our KS1 and KS2 assemblies face-to-face in more than 90% of all primary schools across the UK, but the way Speak out Stay safe is delivered has had to change.
We are delighted to announce that we have launched an online version of our assemblies. With the amazing support of Ant and Dec, and with the help of our mascot Buddy, the programme provides interactive assemblies and supporting learning resources for teachers. This includes optional lesson plans for before and after the assemblies.
The programme helps children to recognise and understand abuse in all its forms, in a child friendly and age appropriate way, so they can get help if or when they need it. We help them identify trusted adults they can talk to if they’re ever worried about themselves or a friend. And they learn about Childline, and how it can support them.
The assemblies are an effective way to support your school’s safeguarding duties and link directly to the curriculum. They will also help reinforce key messages about abuse and neglect as part of a school’s teaching on relationships. Together they will support children to feel empowered – knowing how they can speak out and stay safe.
Versions are available in British Sign Language, and our adapted version of the programme for SEND pupils within specialist school settings is also available.
From Summer term 2022 we have also been able to offer some volunteer led face-to-face workshops for years 5 and 6. These fun, interactive workshops build upon the learning from the assemblies and reinforce our key safeguarding messages. Please note these are not currently offered to every school who signs up for the assembly resources as they are delivered entirely by volunteers so they are dependent on whether we have volunteers local to your school who can meet the requirements of your school. Please enquire if you are interested in us visiting you!
The programme is offered at no cost to schools because we think that it is so important that all children receive these messages. We do ask all schools if they would be willing to support our work through fundraising, but this is not a requirement. If schools do choose to fundraise for us, we have a range of engaging and memorable fundraising activities available to help support this.
If you are interested, please email you local Area Coordinator, Amanda Pierce, at [email protected]
If you wish to sign up for our resources then please return the below agreement to Amanda or sign up here: Speak out Stay safe programme | NSPCC Learning
“NSPCC has helped me to build the confidence to tell people about my worries and problems” – Child’s feedback
“I feel confident in the NSPCC, in their delivery and expertise, and wholeheartedly recommend the work they undertake in schools” – Teacher’s feedback
