The Stay Safe programme is a personal safety skills programme for primary schools. The aim of the programme is to reduce vulnerability to child abuse and bullying through the provision of personal safety education for children.
Over the course of the programme, we will be talking about; feelings, friendship, bullying, the importance of building self-esteem, trust and many more topics.
Parental involvement is essential for the Stay Safe programme to be effective. Research has shown that parental involvement in abuse prevention is directly related to increased programme success. This is due to increased communication between the parent/carer and child about sensitive issues and abuse. Also, parental involvement gives children more opportunities to repeat the concepts and messages learned.
Home School Links on each topic are included throughout the programme and will inform you about what is being covered in class and how you can reinforce the messages at home. Please sign these sheets on completion at home.
Parents can familiarise themselves with the content of the Stay Safe lessons at www.staysafe.ie/teachers/resources.htm
