Year 8 embraces safety first

This half term, Year 8 students were fortunate to attend a Drop Down Day, which links to the PSHCE curriculum. The day consisted of students attending a range of workshops called Safety First, which is a blue light collaboration project delivered by the London Fire Brigade, Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service.

The Safety First team delivered vital prevention education messages to our Year 8 students.

The London Fire Brigade delivered sessions focused on arson, fire prevention and fire safety. Students learnt how to keep themselves and others safe.
The London Ambulance Service introduced the concept Choose Well and the importance of getting the right care at the right time. There were discussions on the growing problem of knife crime and the principles of haemorrhage control. Our young people were also given the opportunity to reflect on who else might be affected by knife crime, such as the victims’ families.

The Metropolitan Police Service presentations and discussions focused on the dangers of child exploitation and gave students the opportunity to spot the signs of this. The presentation also featured serious youth violence, with activities related to gangs and knife crime, and the repercussions and dangers of the choices students may make. Students were also informed about the positive actions they can take.

Students found the Drop Down Day thoroughly engaging and we cannot wait to welcome our public services back again next year.