Empowering CYP to make positive & informed choices
CYP need to be empowered to keep themselves safe. Children will always push boundaries & take risks-that is how we all learn.
Support whilst discussing the process and the reasons for the process, such as road safety - stop, look, listen etc.
Allowing them to practice the task whilst being supported
Then allowing them to carry out the task under supervision
Then finally when they are empowered they can make their own choices without supervision. In addition to your support, a number of other community safety factors support them: safe crossing places, careful drivers &speed limits
Hope this helps.
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