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A coastguard helps people in trouble at sea.

People who help us

Many people support daily life in our communities. This KS2 Citizenship quiz explores the jobs and roles that help people stay safe, healthy and supported.

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Fascinating Fact:

Refuse collectors help keep streets clean by collecting rubbish and recycling. Their work helps protect health and the environment.

In KS2 Citizenship, pupils learn about people who help us in everyday life. These can include emergency workers, teachers, doctors, carers and community staff who support safety, learning and wellbeing.

  • Community: A group of people living or working in the same area.
  • Service: Help provided for people, such as healthcare, education or transport.
  • Volunteer: A person who chooses to help others without being paid.
Who are people who help us in KS2 Citizenship?

People who help us are workers and volunteers who support daily life, such as teachers, police officers, nurses, firefighters and carers.

Why do we learn about people who help us?

We learn about people who help us so children understand community roles, know where support comes from and recognise how different jobs keep people safe and well.

How do people who help us support the community?

People who help us support the community by teaching, treating illness, responding to emergencies, keeping places safe and helping important local services run smoothly.

1 .
What does a coastguard do?
Helps people who can’t start their boat
Helps people who are ill
Helps people cross the road
Helps people in trouble at sea
Coastguards are only needed in seaside towns and villages
2 .
Which of these people help us cross the road?
School Crossing Patrol Officer
Traffic Warden
Doctor
School Meals Attendant
They are commonly known as lollipop men or ladies!
3 .
Which people in the community do NOT wear uniforms?
Nurse
Police Officer
Teacher
Fire Fighter
You can recognise a nurse, police officer and fire fighter from the outfit they have to wear
4 .
When we are hurt in an accident, which vehicle takes us to hospital?
Fire Engine
Police Car
Ambulance
Bus
If it's an emergency the ambulance will have its siren on
5 .
Which of these jobs is NOT done by a Police Officer?
Help people keep their homes safe
Stop people for speeding in their car
Arrest people who are breaking the law
Drive an ambulance
Do you know anyone who works for the Police?
6 .
Which of these jobs is not helping people in the community?
Doctor
Bus Driver
Artist
Ambulance Driver
A bus driver helps us to get from one place to another!
7 .
What does a Paramedic do?
Rescue people from fires
Give emergency first aid
Diagnose an illness
Look after you when you visit the doctors
Paramedics can save lives if there are no ambulances immediately available
8 .
Which of these jobs is NOT done by a Fire Officer?
Get a cat out of a tree
Rescue someone from a sinking boat at sea
Put a fire out
Give advice about fire safety
A fire would be unlikely on a sinking boat!
9 .
In an emergency, which number do we call?
100
999
000
99
NEVER call this number unless it is a real emergency
10 .
Which of these people look after us in hospital?
Ambulance Driver
Police Officer
Nurse
Paramedic
Have you ever been to hospital?

 

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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