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Children's Rights and Safety

Read the short scenario and complete the activities. Think about how people can help keep everyone safe during PE. If a situation feels unsafe, move to a safer place if you can and tell a trusted adult.

A safer PE lesson

At lunchtime sport, a group is playing a ball game. The teacher checks the playing area and explains the rules. Tahnee spots a damaged ball and tells the teacher instead of using it. Later, a player trips and says their ankle hurts. The teacher pauses the game, checks what happened and arranges help. A classmate gives the player space and asks whether they would like someone to stay with them. The group waits until the teacher says it is safe to continue.

1.Which right is demonstrated by the teacher checking the playing area and explaining the rules before the game?

The right to take part in a safe activity
The right to ignore instructions
The right to use any equipment, even if damaged
The right to decide that nobody else can play

2.Tahnee finds a damaged ball. What is the safest choice?

Tell the supervising adult and leave the ball aside
Keep playing with it so the game is not delayed
Throw it towards the equipment shed
Ask another student to fix it during the game

3.True or false: A student who is hurt should be expected to keep playing if the team needs them.

TrueFalse

4.Match each right with a helpful responsibility or action.

A. Right to be safe during PE
B. Right to have your concerns listened to
C. Right to take part and learn

3. Adults check the space, supervise and respond to hazards
1. Tell a trusted adult when something feels unsafe
2. Follow agreed rules and use equipment as intended

5.Fill in the blanks: If I notice a hazard, I should and tell a adult.

6.A classmate falls, looks upset and says their ankle hurts. Write two safe ways you could help while an adult takes charge.

7.Choose all the actions that help protect people during PE.

Check equipment and report damage
Follow the rules and stop when asked
Make fun of someone who asks for help
Give an injured person space and get an adult
Use protective gear when the activity requires it

Make a safe plan

Use the steps below to think through what to do when something does not feel right.

1. PAUSE: Stop the activity if you can do so safely.

2. MOVE: Go to a safer place if needed.

3. TELL: Speak to a trusted adult, such as a teacher, coach or family member.

4. KEEP TELLING: If the first adult cannot help, tell another trusted adult.

8.During a game, another student keeps throwing the ball too close to people after being asked to stop. Use the safe plan to give two steps you could take.

9.Name two trusted adult roles a child could talk to if they felt unsafe at school or during sport.

10.Explain why telling an adult about a safety concern is responsible, even if you are not sure whether anyone has been hurt.