IMPORTANT NOTE TO ALL PARENTS AND CARERS

At the start of a new term it’s a good idea for parents / carers to talk to their children about Stranger Danger. We will also be reinforcing this message in school.

Whilst incidents involving children may be rare, they are every parent/carer’s worst nightmare. Making sure children are aware of the dangers that strangers can present without scaring them is a fine balancing act. If children are to spend any time at all out of sight, teaching them about Stranger Danger may give some peace of mind.

Teaching Children about Stranger Danger

Basic Stranger Danger rules include:

1. accept gifts or sweets from a stranger;
2. get in a car with a stranger;
3. go anywhere with a stranger;
4. go off on your own without telling your parents or a trusted adult.

Safe People and Places

Stranger Danger is not just about teaching children who or what to avoid but also includes

positive rules so that children know how to keep themselves safe.

For example:

1. who they can trust if they need help - such as a uniformed police officer or a teacher;

1. the confidence to trust their instincts if they have a bad feeling about a place or person;

1. aware of their surroundings;

1. to be assertive;

1. that they should tell a trusted adult if they have been approached by a stranger.

We are working closely with our local police who support us in addressing specific issues with the children, as and when they are brought to our attention. If you or your child have any concerns or see any suspicious behaviour, please contact the police on their non-emergency number 101 and ask for Northumbria Police Force.

Our main priority at Larkspur Primary School is to keep our children safe and we can achieve this by working together with parents / carers and professional organisations.