Staying Safe

It’s great to play inside and outside of the house but it’s really important to remember a few simple safety rules too.

You may be curious to know more about alcohol but that doesn’t mean that you have to say yes if somebody offers you a drink.

There are lots of reasons why some young people choose a risky behaviour like taking drugs. It could be because they are stressed at school or worried about their home life, or simply because they think it’s going to be fun.

Most people have sex for the first time when they are 16 or older. Remember though, although 16 is the legal age of consent this doesn’t mean that this is necessarily right for you. Being ready for sex is about it being the right time for you, not because your friends are pressuring you.

The internet is a great way to be able to stay in touch with your friends through social networking and chatrooms. But to keep the internet fun and accessible, you also need to keep yourself safe online.

Bullying can happen to anyone anywhere and at anytime, for example online, at home or at school. Nobody has the right to hurt you or make you feel bad or unhappy.

The internet is a great way to be able to stay in touch with your friends through social networking and chatrooms. But to keep the internet fun and accessible, you also need to keep yourself safe online.