Staying safe means spotting risks at home, school and outside. This quiz helps you practise smart choices like road sense, online safety and what to do in emergencies.
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Fascinating Fact:
In an emergency in the UK, you can call 999 and explain what has happened and where you are.
In PSHE Health Education, learning to keep safe is about noticing hazards and using sensible precautions. This includes staying alert near roads and water, handling sharp or hot objects carefully, and knowing how to get help from trusted adults when something feels wrong.
Key Terms
Hazard: Something that could hurt you, like a slippery floor or a busy road.
Precaution: A safety step you take to prevent an accident, like wearing a helmet or checking before you cross.
Trusted adult: A grown-up who can help keep you safe, such as a parent, carer, teacher, or school staff member.
Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)
How can I stay safe at home at age 7-11?
You can stay safe at home by asking before using matches, kettles or sharp tools, keeping away from cleaning products, and tidying toys off the floor so nobody trips or falls.
What should I do if I get lost in a shop?
If you get lost in a shop, stay calm and ask someone who works there for help. Many shops have a customer desk, and staff can help you find your parent or carer.
How do I stay safe online for KS2 PSHE?
In KS2 PSHE, online safety means keeping personal details private, only chatting with people you know in real life, and telling a trusted adult if a message makes you worried, upset, or pressured.
When chatting to people on the Internet what should you NOT do?
If you get an email from someone you don’t know delete it
Tell a parent if someone makes you uncomfortable or scared
Meet someone without telling your parents
Keep your name, address and phone number secret
This is very important
2 .
Where should poisons be kept?
In the shed
Under the sink
Away from small children
In the garage
A lot of products come in bright colours and small children are attracted to them
3 .
If someone becomes very ill and there is no adult to help what should you do?
Make sure there is no danger then call 999
Give them some water
Call a friend
Watch TV
You should explain the situation carefully and ask for help
4 .
If a stray dog comes running towards you what should you do?
Hit the dog
Stand still
Scream
Run away
If you keep calm the dog is less likely to attack you
5 .
If you are shopping with a parent and you become lost what should you do?
Ask someone who works in the shop to help
Ask a stranger to help
Look for your parent
Go home
Large shops usually have a loudspeaker and they will be able to locate your parent
6 .
What should you do if your house is on fire?
Try to put the fire out with water
Make your bed and tidy your room
Get your best toys and clothes and put them in a bag
Get out and call the fire brigade on 999
Toys and clothes can be replaced - your life can't
7 .
Which of these is NOT a poison?
Weed killer
Cough syrup
Bleach
Glycerine
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
8 .
Which of these is NOT a precaution to prevent falls?
Use a bath mat when in the shower
Leave items on the stairs
Make sure both shoes are tied
Always use steps to reach high shelves
You (or someone else) is likely to trip over them
9 .
Which of these places is safe to play?
In a local park
Near a busy road
Near a lake
Close to a railway line
You still have to be careful in the park but it is a safer environment than the other options
10 .
If a stranger talks to you what should you do?
Get in the stranger’s car
Keep your distance and run away if you feel unsafe