Out & about

When you are out and about, it is important to keep yourself safe.

Always be aware of your surroundings, even when crossing a road, to ensure you get across safely.

When out, do not talk to strangers. A stranger is someone you don’t know. Most strangers won’t harm you, but there are some people who are nasty and may want to hurt children.

To keep yourself safe:

Never… go with a stranger

Never… take things from a stranger

Never… get in a car with a stranger

Never… go off on your own

It’s safer and more fun to be with friends – but make sure you tell your parents or carer where you are and where you are going.

If someone scares you, or tries to touch you in ways that make you feel uncomfortable, remember to Yell, Run and Tell.

Yell: Tell them ‘no’ or ‘stop’.

Run: Get home as quick as you can. If you can’t get home, go somewhere you know you will be safe, like your school or a police station or shop where you can identify a staff member you can talk to.

Tell: Tell your parent or carer or someone you can trust right away.