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Emergencies and Safety - Age 5-7

Emergencies can feel scary, but simple steps help. Learn how to stay safe, who to ask for help, and what to do in a real emergency.

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Fascinating Fact:

If you feel unsafe, go to a trusted grown-up like a parent, carer, or teacher.

In PSHE Health Education, children learn how to stay safe at home, in school, and when out and about. They practise calm choices, safe rules, and how to get help quickly in an emergency.

Key Terms

Emergency: A serious situation where someone needs help straight away.
Safe place: A place where you can wait and be seen, like a classroom, office, or a nearby shop with staff.
Emergency services: The people who help in emergencies, like the police, firefighters, and paramedics.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is an emergency for KS1 children?

An emergency is something dangerous or serious, like a fire, someone being badly hurt, or a person going missing. It is a time to get adult help straight away.

What should I do if there is a fire at home?

If there is a fire, leave the building quickly if it is safe, do not hide, and do not go back inside. Tell an adult right away and wait in a safe place outside.

What number do you call in the UK for police, fire, or ambulance?

In the UK, you call 999 for the police, fire service, or ambulance. Only call 999 in a real emergency, and speak clearly so they can help.

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1 .

If someone is seriously hurt, who could help?

Paramedics and an ambulance

The dentist

Your friend

The dog

If someone has been seriously hurt and you need to get help, you can ring 999 and ask for an ambulance. They will send paramedics who are like doctors and nurses and can take the person to a hospital

2 .

If someone knocks on the door what should you do?

Shout through the letter box

Answer it

Ignore it - they will go away

Let an adult answer it

If someone knocks on your door, you should tell the adult in the house and let them open it, just in case it is a stranger

3 .

If you need to ring for help, what information should you not give them?

Your name

Your shoe size

Your address

Your telephone number

If there is an emergency and you need to ring 999 for help you can give them your name, address of where you are and your telephone number. This information will help them to get help to you as fast as possible. You do not need to tell them all about you

4 .

If you are out with a grown-up and want to go and look at something, what should you do?

Sneak off when they are not looking

Go and have a look

Ask the grown-up if you can go

Run there and back quickly

Always tell a grown-up where you are going and make sure it is okay with them first. If the grown-up can see you, it will help to keep you safe and help make sure you do not get lost

5 .

Who can help you if there is a fire?

The dog

The teacher

The Fire Brigade

The doctor

If there is a fire you must get out of the area and move to somewhere safe if you can. You can then call the fire brigade using 999

6 .

If you are hungry and want your tea what should you do?

Ask an adult to make it for you

Find the biscuit tin

Go to the chip shop

Make it yourself

If you are hungry, tell an adult and they can make your meals. They might let you help with the cooking and this is fine but never start cooking without them as you could hurt yourself

7 .

If your friend tells you they are in danger, what should you do?

Ignore them

Tell your other friends

Try and help them

Tell an adult

If your friend says they are in danger or are hurt, you should tell an adult quickly so they can help them. Do not try and help them yourself in case you end up hurt or in danger too

8 .

If a stranger asks you to go somewhere with them, what should you do?

Ask if they have sweets

Go with them

Run away and hide

Go to the adult you are with

If someone you don’t know asks you to go with them, you should go to the adult you are with quickly and tell them. Never go with someone you do not know - even if they say they have something for you, like sweets

9 .

If there is an emergency, what number should you call for help?

666

222

999

444

If there is an emergency and an adult cannot call for help, you can call 999 and ask for help

10 .

If you feel unwell and want some medicine what should you do?

Call an ambulance

Tell an adult you feel unwell

Stay quiet

Help yourself to the medicine

If you feel unwell and think you need some medicine you should tell the adult who is looking after you. They will be able to see if you are okay and give you medicine if you need it. You should never help yourself to medicine, even if you know where it is

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Keeping safe

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)