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Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe We discussed the risks of drinking alcohol – physically and mentally. In addition we tried on googles that simulated the effects of alcohol on our vision and balance – we couldn’t believe how hard it was to complete simple tasks like catching a ball or walking in a straight line.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe We learnt about the recovery position and how it can save lives by keeping someone safe if they are injured or unconscious. We practised putting each other into the recovery position.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe We learnt about the risks associated with electricity, in particular pylons and electricity wires. We discussed how to stay safe when in the vicinity of electricity.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe Members of the Samaritans spoke to us about the importance of always having someone to talk to if we feel upset or unsafe. As well as the safe adults in our lives we can always contact Childline or the Samaritans (online, on the phone or by visiting our local branch in Watford).

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe We learnt about the many dangers associated with train tracks and how to keep safe near train tracks and when on board a train.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe We spent time in a simulated house spotting and discussing potential fire hazards. The fire officer was extremely impressed with the children’s engagement and ability to identify and explain risks.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe The most challenging activity was interacting with actors who were behaving in an antisocial way, trying to persuade us to take drugs and alcohol from them. The children did brilliantly saying no in an assertive way but also learnt that walking away or finding a local police officer are alternative strategies.

Year 6 Crucial Crew Workshop – Keeping Safe A fun yet thoughtprovoking activity was crossing roads safely, with and without a device in our hands. Unsurprisingly, looking at a phone while crossing a road decreased our reactions and safety.