NSPCC resources for healthy behaviours in relationships
The following are opportunities to make a real difference to children's safety. The need for consistent safeguarding support across schools has never been greater.
Speak out. Stay safe.
The NSPCC's "Speak out. Stay safe." programme and resources are available for schools, pupils and parents and carers in Norfolk.
Speak out. Stay safe is a safeguarding programme that is free and available to all primary schools in the UK and Channel Islands. The programme is for children aged 5-11 and is an effective way to support school's safeguarding duties. It links directly to the curriculum, helping teachers reinforce key messages about abuse and neglect as part of their school's teaching on relationships.
The programme helps children to:
- Understand abuse in all its forms and how to recognise the signs of abuse
- Know that abuse is never their fault and that they have the right to be safe
- Learn where to get help, including Childline
What's included:
- Virtual assemblies for children aged 5-7 and 7-11, available in English and BSL - delivered by teachers in class
- Follow on lesson plans with engaging activities to help re-enforce and embed our key messages
- Face-to-face workshops for children aged 6-7 and 9-11, delivered by NSPCC volunteers (subject to availability)
- Support from an NSPCC Schools Coordinator who can answer questions and share other resources and training on offer
They also have a "SEND Speak out. Stay Safe." programme available.
Schools can find more information and register their interest at nspcc.org.uk/speakout .
Additional resources
To complement the assemblies, they have created free activity resources for parents and carers. These can help to enable further discussion whilst doing activities with their children.
Childline
Childline Kids is a website with age-appropriate advice for primary school children on topics such as bullying. It also includes games and interaction tools.
The website includes an accessibility tool that helps children read, navigate, and translate content in ways that suit their needs. Find the accessibility tool in the 'Get Support' menu.
Talk Relationships - Healthy relationship resources for secondary schools
Talk Relationships supports secondary schools confidently deliver inclusive relationships and sex education (RSE), so that all young people understand healthy behaviours in relationships and recognise their right to be safe, heard and respected.
Talk Relationships includes:
- A Whole School Approach (WSA) to RSE:
- 5 documents to support in implementing a whole school approach framework
- 8 real-life Case Studies showcasing best practice
- Youth Voice Matters toolkit to involve pupils in the delivery of RSE
- A free e-learning course for teachers delivering RSE (CPD certified)
- A free e-learning course for school leaders, on implementing a WSA (CPD certified)
- 15 free lesson plans (also in Welsh), created with the PSHE Association. Topics include healthy relationships, consent, sharing nudes and more.
- 6 SEND -specific lesson plans (also in Welsh), adaptable for the needs of different students.
- A helpline dedicated for secondary educators delivering RSE
To sign up for the Talk Relationships e-learning or to download the lesson plans, visit nspcc.org.uk/talkrelationships.
How schools can support the NSPCC Summer of Fun
Join NSPCC's Summer of Fun during the 2026 summer term. Any school or nursery across the UK and Channel Islands can take part. Access the free resources and plan a summer fundraiser that will help protect children.
NSPCC Summer of Fun gets children active, having fun and raising funds for the NSPCC. Primary schools and nurseries across the UK and Channel Islands can take part. Fun, free resources, including an activity sheet from Ant and Dec, can be downloaded.
Register at Summer of fun | NSPCC.
If you have any questions or want to know more about how the NSPCC can support children in Norfolk, please email [email protected].
