It’s vital that adults know how to spot the signs that a child is being abused and provide appropriate support, but we also need to help children speak out about anything that’s making them uncomfortable.

The programme content links directly the curriculum and helps reinforce key messages about abuse and neglect. Note: Use mouthpiece only as indicated in the instructions, and remove from mouth after turn is over.In 2022, Santagato and Dybec released an everything-bagel hot sauce with Heatonist through their brand, Secret Handshake Food Co. In 2016, Santagato collaborated with actor and wrestler The Rock in their YouTube show titled Rock The Promo. The Speak Out game brings friends and family together for laugh-out-loud fun as players try to say different phrases while wearing a mouthpiece that won’t let them shut their mouth. When the adult says “rabbit” the student hops around the circle and then sits back down in their place. The secret is to play games that don’t require a lot of set-up or a lot of gameplay time between turns to practice.

Play a vital role in helping children understand abuse and giving them the confidence to speak out if they need help by becoming an NSPCC Schools Service volunteer. Print and go easy, you’ll enjoy pulling these out when you need engaging articulation activities for older students. You can also say “run” or “red” (Jump up and touch something red in the room and then sit back down.

When the kids get used to playing, get them to help you by making up the Telephone phrases themselves.