Staying Safe: Handling Uncomfortable Situations

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Staying Safe: Handling Uncomfortable Situations

Do you feel safe at college?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will know how to recognise uncomfortable situations and how to use safe and effective ways to respond.

What Does Uncomfortable Mean?

Uncomfortable means something makes you feel uneasy, nervous or upset. Listen to your feelings. It is okay to walk away or ask for help.

Activity: Spot the Feeling

Look at this face. How do they feel? (Pause to discuss or click to reveal.)

Safe or Unsafe: Can You Tell?

Unsafe Situations

Being with people you trust, following the rules, everyone is happy.

Someone makes you feel bad, asks you to keep a secret, or makes you uncomfortable.

Safe Situations

What Can You Say or Do?

You can say 'No', 'Stop', or 'I don't like that.' Walk away and tell a safe adult like a teacher or family member.

Quiz: What Should You Do? (1/6)

If someone you do not know asks you to go with them, what should you do? (Select: Stay or Go)

Quiz: Who Is a Safe Adult? (2/6)

Which person can you talk to if you feel worried? (Tick your answer: Teacher, Stranger, Friend)

Quiz: Saying No (3/6)

Is it okay to say 'No' when you feel uncomfortable? (Yes/No)

Quiz: Keep or Share? (4/6)

Should you keep a secret if it makes you feel scared? (Keep/Share)

Quiz: Walking Away (5/6)

Can you walk away if you feel uncomfortable? (Yes/No)

Quiz: What Should You Say? (6/6)

What could you say if someone makes you uneasy? (Select: 'Go away', 'Thank you', 'I’m fine')

Well Done! Reflection

Remember, you can always ask for help. Who will you talk to if you have an uncomfortable feeling?