Thursday 5th November 2026
Dear Parent/Carer
RE: NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. programme
I am pleased to inform you that we are participating in the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. Programme this term. This is a programme for children aged 5-11 which aims to help children understand and recognise the signs of the different types of abuse. Children are taught to speak out if they are worried, either to a safe adult or Childline.
This child friendly, age-appropriate programme is fully aligned with the curriculum and consists of a short film and supporting classroom based activities which we have reviewed, alongside NSPCC volunteer led face to face workshops for children aged 6-7 and 9-11. The content is delivered in an engaging and interactive way with the help of the NSPCC mascot Buddy.
| To find out more about the programme, please watch the NSPCC’s Speak out. Stay safe. ‘Introduction for Parents/Carers film’. Link or scan QR code. |  |
Parents and carers are asked to let us know if your child has experienced anything (in the past or happening now) which may mean they need extra support before, during or after taking part in this programme.
Activities are due to take place during the week of November 23rd – 27th, with workshops taking place on Tuesday 1st December 2026.
Additional NSPCC resources for families to help keep children safe
The NSPCC have shared some important information below on wider NSPCC resources and support to help keep children safe.
| Parent/Carer support Take a look at information, support, advice and activities from NSPCC for parent and carers. www.nspcc.org.uk/parents www.nspcc.org.uk/speakout. | Activities to extend learning at home Take part in games and activities at home to help children learn about speaking out and staying safe. www.nspcc.org.uk/activities |
| Online Safety Hub For information on a range of different online safety topics including gaming, social media, sharing images, parental controls and more. www.nspcc.org.uk/onlinesafety | Childline – under 12’s Childline have an accessible website with advice, support, games and activities. Children can change the language, enlarge text and also listen to the content. www.childline.org.uk/buddy (5-7) www.childline.org.uk/kids (7-11) |
| Talk PANTS with your children Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep children safe from sexual abuse. From P through to S, each letter of PANTS provides simple but important messages. Download the free resources at www.nspcc.org.uk/pants. | |
Feedback survey for pupils aged 7-11
The NSPCC would like to gather feedback from pupils aged 7-11 about the Speak out. Stay safe. programme to gauge their learning. This will be voluntary and children can still take part in the programme if they don’t take part in the survey.
- All survey questions are multiple choice and focused on the programme.
- The survey is anonymous and confidential. However, if in the process of completing the survey, a teacher becomes concerned for a pupil’s welfare (e.g., through something a pupil says) we will follow our school’s safeguarding procedures.
- If you do not want your child to take part in the survey, complete the online form linked here.
- If you have agreed that your child can take part in the survey but your child changes their mind on the day, that is also okay.
I hope you find this information about the NSPCC and the Speak out. Stay safe. programme helpful.
