The Prince of Wales School has hosted a 'PANTS Day' to help educate children about staying safe and help parents to talk to children about sexual abuse.

The school has partnered with the NSPCC to run the PANTS campaign. The guest of honour was campaign mascot, Pantosaurus, who taught the children the 'Underwear Rule'.

The rule teaches children:

P - privates are private

N - no means no

S - speak up, someone can help

Headteacher Gary Spracklen said: "It's all about talking to children about keeping their private parts private. It encourages them to think about their bodies and stay safe. It's a really important message given in an age appropriate way."

He added that the day aimed to break down those taboos around the subject and help children internalise the message and reduce sexual abuse.

During the day, children took part in activities including designing their own paper pants, completing a body parts puzzle and learning the PANTS song and dance.

Mrs Tracy Brooker, deputy designated safeguarding lead and ELSA, said the campaign aimed to raise the importance of preventing sexual abuse in a "non-threatening, non-scary way".

"We believe prevention is very important. We understand concerns parents may have about having that conversation but it's all about doing it in a way that is supportive and doesn't use scary words," she said.

For more information, visit nspcc.org.uk

If you have concerns about a child being abused, call the NSPCC helpline in 0808 8005000.

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