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Talking to Younger Children About Safety

Gentle, age-appropriate ways to introduce safety concepts to children under 10 without causing fear or anxiety.

beginner
30 minutes total

Young children need to understand basic safety concepts, but delivering these messages without causing unnecessary fear requires care. This course gives you practical language, activities, and approaches for talking to under-10s about staying safe — both online and in the real world.

What you'll learn

  • Use age-appropriate language to explain safety concepts
  • Introduce online safety ideas to young children without causing anxiety
  • Recognise teachable moments in everyday life

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