Saturday 7 November 2015

Tips for keeping safe while out and about



With darker evenings setting in it is worth considering how to keep yourself safe whether you are heading home after school or visiting friends at the weekend or in the evening.

  • stay alert, and keep personal stereos/MP3 players turned off, so you can hear what's going on around you.
  • stick to busy, well-lit roads, and avoid short cuts through alleyways
  • if you think someone is following you, cross the road or go to a place with lots of people around, like a bus stop or shop.
  • when travelling by bus, you child should try to wait by bus stops on busy roads.
  • if someone tries to take something from you, hand it over do not try to fight.
  • keep mobile phones and other valuables out of sight, and turn off your mobile phone ringer to avoid attracting attention
  • tell someone you trust or use RGS Whisper Alert if you think others may be placing themselves in a dangerous situation. 

Social network safety


Recent events locally have involved young people being tricked by people on social media e.g. Facebook to meet them in St Andrews Park. There is a very good 5 point checklist for social media located here and specific advice for safer use of a range of social media here .