NSPCC Visit: Speak Out, Stay Safe
On Wednesday, Year 5 enjoyed a really important and inspiring visit from the NSPCC team as part of their Speak Out, Stay Safe programme. The session helped children understand that everyone has the right to feel safe—both in school and at home—and that there are trusted adults they can talk to if they ever feel worried or unsure about something.
The children learned about:
- Recognising signs when something doesn’t feel right
- Speaking out to a trusted adult
- Staying safe and knowing they are never alone
- How Childline can support them if they ever need to talk to someone
A key message shared was that children can always reach out for help. Childline is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. Children can ring 0800 1111 to speak to someone privately, and the number will not appear on their phone bill.
To help the children remember this important number, the NSPCC team taught them a set of fun actions to go with 0800 1111. The class loved practising these and many have been keen to show each other—and will no doubt share them at home!
Your child may also have come home with a Speak Out, Stay Safe kit. This small pack is designed to help families continue the conversation together. It includes simple, child‑friendly activities and reminders about how children can seek help whenever they need it. We encourage you to look through the kit with your child—it's a lovely way to reinforce these key messages.
This session also links brilliantly with elements of our HRSE curriculum, particularly the themes of confidence, personal safety, emotional wellbeing, and knowing how to seek support. It helps children build the skills they need to recognise their feelings, understand their rights, and communicate their worries with trusted adults.
Year 5 approached the workshop with maturity, curiosity, and kindness. We were incredibly proud of the thoughtful questions they asked and the way they engaged with such important messages.
A big thank‑you to the NSPCC for delivering such a meaningful and empowering session. Do ask your child what they learned — and perhaps they’ll even show you the actions for remembering the Childline number!
