KS2 PSHE Safety | How can we Prevent Accidents and Keep Safe

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PSHE Quiz - Keeping Safe (Questions)

Keeping safe is about preventing danger. There are many dangers in the world not only in the neighbourhood but even in your own home. Taking proper precautions should help to keep you safe whether you are having a day out to the city or walking home from school.

Knowing how to look after yourself is important - and also knowing what to do if someone else is in trouble. It's best to keep away from harmful products ~ a lot of cleaning products are harmful ~ and be very careful with knives, matches and hot surfaces.

Take this quiz to see how much you know about protecting yourself.

If a stranger talks to you what should you do?

[ ]	Get in the stranger’s car
[ ]	Go with the stranger to get some sweets
[ ]	Keep your distance and run away if you feel unsafe
[ ]	Go close to the stranger

When chatting to people on the Internet what should you NOT do?

[ ]	Keep your name, address and phone number secret
[ ]	Tell a parent if someone makes you uncomfortable or scared
[ ]	Meet someone without telling your parents
[ ]	If you get an email from someone you don’t know delete it

If you are shopping with a parent and you become lost what should you do?

[ ]	Go home
[ ]	Look for your parent
[ ]	Ask a stranger to help
[ ]	Ask someone who works in the shop to help

Which of these places is safe to play?

[ ]	Close to a railway line
[ ]	Near a lake
[ ]	In a local park
[ ]	Near a busy road

If a stray dog comes running towards you what should you do?

[ ]	Stand still
[ ]	Run away
[ ]	Scream
[ ]	Hit the dog

Which of these is NOT a precaution to prevent falls?

[ ]	Leave items on the stairs
[ ]	Always use steps to reach high shelves
[ ]	Make sure both shoes are tied
[ ]	Use a bath mat when in the shower

Which of these is NOT a poison?

[ ]	Bleach
[ ]	Glycerine
[ ]	Cough syrup
[ ]	Weed killer

Where should poisons be kept?

[ ]	In the garage
[ ]	Under the sink
[ ]	In the shed
[ ]	Away from small children

What should you do if your house is on fire?

[ ]	Get your best toys and clothes and put them in a bag
[ ]	Get out and call the fire brigade on 999
[ ]	Make your bed and tidy your room
[ ]	Try to put the fire out with water

10.

If someone becomes very ill and there is no adult to help what should you do?

[ ]	Watch TV
[ ]	Call a friend
[ ]	Give them some water
[ ]	Make sure there is no danger then call 999

PSHE Quiz - Keeping Safe (Answers)

If a stranger talks to you what should you do?

[ ]	Get in the stranger’s car
[ ]	Go with the stranger to get some sweets
[x]	Keep your distance and run away if you feel unsafe
[ ]	Go close to the stranger

Don't worry about hurting the stranger's feelings

When chatting to people on the Internet what should you NOT do?

[ ]	Keep your name, address and phone number secret
[ ]	Tell a parent if someone makes you uncomfortable or scared
[x]	Meet someone without telling your parents
[ ]	If you get an email from someone you don’t know delete it

This is very important

If you are shopping with a parent and you become lost what should you do?

[ ]	Go home
[ ]	Look for your parent
[ ]	Ask a stranger to help
[x]	Ask someone who works in the shop to help

Large shops usually have a loudspeaker and they will be able to locate your parent

Which of these places is safe to play?

[ ]	Close to a railway line
[ ]	Near a lake
[x]	In a local park
[ ]	Near a busy road

You still have to be careful in the park but it is a safer environment than the other options

If a stray dog comes running towards you what should you do?

[x]	Stand still
[ ]	Run away
[ ]	Scream
[ ]	Hit the dog

If you keep calm the dog is less likely to attack you

Which of these is NOT a precaution to prevent falls?

[x]	Leave items on the stairs
[ ]	Always use steps to reach high shelves
[ ]	Make sure both shoes are tied
[ ]	Use a bath mat when in the shower

You (or someone else) is likely to trip over them

Which of these is NOT a poison?

[ ]	Bleach
[x]	Glycerine
[ ]	Cough syrup
[ ]	Weed killer

Even cough syrup can be poisonous if you take too much. However glycerine is harmless although it is very sweet so you may be sick if you have a large amount

Where should poisons be kept?

[ ]	In the garage
[ ]	Under the sink
[ ]	In the shed
[x]	Away from small children

A lot of products come in bright colours and small children are attracted to them

What should you do if your house is on fire?

[ ]	Get your best toys and clothes and put them in a bag
[x]	Get out and call the fire brigade on 999
[ ]	Make your bed and tidy your room
[ ]	Try to put the fire out with water

Toys and clothes can be replaced - your life can't

10.

If someone becomes very ill and there is no adult to help what should you do?

[ ]	Watch TV
[ ]	Call a friend
[ ]	Give them some water
[x]	Make sure there is no danger then call 999

You should explain the situation carefully and ask for help