Phase A · Ages 4–6
Early Years
Gentle first ideas about safe and unsafe situations, always alongside a trusted grown-up.
Developmental intent
What this stage is designed to do.
At this stage the aim is calm familiarity, not independent risk management. Children begin to notice safe and unsafe situations and learn that a trusted adult is always the first place to turn.
What and how children learn
What children learn
- Basic recognition of safe and unsafe situations
- Who their trusted adults are
- Simple, repeatable safety routines
- That it is always okay to ask for help
How they learn
- Stories and picture-led discussion
- Songs and simple repetition
- Play and guided practice
- Short, frequent moments rather than long lessons
Roles of teachers and parents
Role of teachers
Teachers guide gentle, repeated practice and model calm safety habits — no specialist training is assumed.
Role of parents & trusted adults
Parents and trusted adults reinforce the same simple routines and language at home.
Example safety domains
Topics that feature at this stage.
Road & Transport Safety
Crossing safely, school transport habits, and staying visible near traffic.
Stranger & Personal Safety
Trusting instincts, keeping a safe distance, and reaching a trusted adult.
Fire, Water & Home Safety
Fire, water, electrical and everyday home hazards, handled calmly.
Safety domains are revisited across pathways, growing in depth and independence with age.
Delivery and status
Offline & printable
The approach is designed to work with printable stories and activities, so it does not depend on devices or connectivity.
Current status
This pathway describes the intended approach for Early Years. Content is being developed; complete lesson libraries are not yet publicly available.
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