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Primary Pupils

WHAT IS ABUSE?

Abuse is a term used to describe when a person is being mistreated. Abuse can take different forms including disrespectful behaviour to physical harm. A person who abuses is a bully. Abuse can happen at home or in work and it is deliberate. It is often carried out by a well-known person such as a family member. Abuse is not acceptable especially when the victim is unable to protect themselves.

There are several forms of abuse including Domestic Abuse. When abuse happens within a family, between two adults over the age of 16, it is known as Domestic Abuse. Domestic abuse can be a pattern of events or controlling behaviour towards a partner when they are aged 16 and over. It occurs when one person mistreats their partner.
It is caused by one person having too much power and control over another.

INFORMATION AND ADVICE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

There are many kind of Relationships, the way we interact with the people in these Relationships has a big effect on our lives.

We have relationships with:

  • Family
  • Friends
  • Teachers
  • Boyfriends/Girlfriends.

All these types of relationships can have a positive or negative effect on your life.

HERE ARE SOME POSITIVE THINGS RELATIONSHIPS CAN DO FOR YOU:

  • Make you feel like you belong and are valued
  • Increase your confidence
  • Provide understanding, respect, trust and care
  • Support you to try out ideas and new things or to discuss your opinions
  • Share your interests
  • Provide a safe place to be and learn about yourself
  • Help you relate to others.
Spectrum Ted and Spectrum Hero Together

THESE THINGS ARE IMPORTANT FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

  • Respect – No put downs, each of you having the right to an opinion, to be listened to and being able to voice what you think and feel
  • Trust – Neither of you would gossip about the other nor do you tell lies to or about each other
  • Safety – Feeling safe from all forms of harm
  • Value – You feel valued and you value the other person
  • Empathy – Listening and understanding each other, putting yourself in the other person’s shoes.

SAFETY PLAN

Everyone has the right to be safe from harm, if you don’t feel safe at home it’s important that you know what to do to stay safe.

  • Stay out of the fight
  • Do not hide in a small place where you could get hurt
  • Know how to call the police
  • Know your address
  • Know a safe place to go if you need to leave the house.

A safety plan can help with this, print off the plan here and fill it in with a trusted adult, this could be a teacher, family member or neighbour.

FUN ACTIVITIES

3–7 year old activities

Spot the Difference Ted
Colour in Spectrum Ted

7-11 year old activities

KS2 Relationship Board Game
KS2 Activity – Spot the Difference Hero

Links to useful websites and helplines that offer support

ChildLine
Support for young people.
https://www.childline.org.uk/
0800 1111

Samaritans
A unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide.
https://www.samaritans.org/?nation=wales
116 123

Meic
Information, advice and advocacy helpline for children and young people.
https://www.meiccymru.org/
080880 23456

NSPCC
Support for children and young people and anyone worried about a child.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/
0808 800 5000
Text: 84001

Feeling Safe Primary Questionnaire

Click here

Videos to watch

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