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Scheme of Work: Safety During the Summer for KS2 Children
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Subject: Personal, Social, Health, and Economic (PSHE) Education
Key Stage: 2 (Ages 7-11)
Duration: 6 weeks (One lesson per week)
This series of lessons has been developed to support KS2 teachers in equipping their class with knowledge and skills which may help them to keep safe during the summer holiday. All lessons are fully adaptable, so that you can customise the content to suit your specific school context.
Week 1: Introduction to Summer Safety
Objective: To introduce the concept of safety during the summer and create awareness of potential risks.
Topics:
- Understanding the importance of safety during the summer.
- Identifying common summer safety hazards (e.g., sunburn, dehydration, water safety).
- Discussing ways to stay safe during outdoor activities.
Week 2: Sun Safety- Protecting yourself from harmful uv rays
Objective: To educate children on the importance of protecting themselves from the sun's harmful rays.
Topics:
- Understanding the dangers of excessive sun exposure.
- Discussing the effects of sunburn and heatstroke.
- Teaching strategies for sun protection (e.g., wearing sunscreen, using hats and sunglasses, seeking shade).
Week 3: staying safe near Water
Objective: To promote safe behaviour and awareness around water-related activities during the summer.
Topics:
- Understanding the risks associated with inland water; canals, lakes and weirs.
- Learning about water safety rules and guidelines.
- Developing basic swimming and water survival skills.
Week 4: Recognising the dangers of playing near train lines
Objective: To educate children about safety when living near to train lines.
Topics:
- Identifying hazards and risks.
- Teaching safe practices and how to find help
Week 5: First Aid Basics
Objective: To introduce children to basic first aid skills and knowledge.
Topics:
- Understanding the importance of first aid in emergencies.
- Learning how to respond to common summer-related injuries (e.g., cuts, burns, insect bites).
- Practicing basic first aid techniques (e.g., bandaging, applying cold compresses).
Week 6: dangerous playgrounds: stayng safe near building sites
Objective: To promote safe and responsible outdoor play during the summer.
Topics:
- Identifying potential hazards in outdoor environments (e.g., building sites etc.
- Discussing safe play strategies and rules.
- Encouraging teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills during outdoor activities.