Child Safety Awareness Training Program – "My Body, My Rules"

Sarvodaya Suwasetha Leela Jayasekera Child Development Centre – Programs.

Empowering Children Through Knowledge and Awareness. At Sarvodaya Suwasetha Leela Jayasekera Child Development Centre, we conducted an essential Child Safety Awareness Training titled “My Body, My Rules,” led by Ms. Risini Hettiarachchi. She holds a City and Guilds Level 3 IVQ Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training, and Assessing Learning and currently serves as a Senior Account Manager at Dialog Axiata.

The program aims to equip children with the knowledge and confidence to protect themselves, understand personal boundaries, and recognize unsafe situations.

Topics Covered

• Basic Body Awareness - Understanding the names of body parts, with a focus on private areas.

• Understanding Personal Space - Teaching the importance of setting and respecting personal boundaries.

• Good Touch vs. Bad Touch - Differentiating positive gestures from unsafe touch.

• Safety Rules - Clear guidelines, such as "No one should touch your private parts except to keep you clean and healthy."

• Trusted Adults - Identifying safe adults to turn to when feeling uncomfortable or unsafe.

• Saying 'No' with Confidence - Teaching children how to assert their rights and refuse unwanted touches.

  
  

Activities

• Role-Playing - Practicing responses to uncomfortable situations and how to seek help.

• Story Time - Engaging, age-appropriate books to reinforce safety messages.

• Songs and Games - Making learning fun while helping children remember safety rules.

  
  

Key Outcomes

• Increased Awareness - Children gained knowledge about their bodies, personal space, and safety.

• Enhanced Confidence- Children learned how to assert their boundaries and speak up when necessary.

• Protective Skills - Development of skills to recognize unsafe situations and take appropriate action.

• Strengthened Support Systems - Encouraging children to identify trusted adults for help.

• Long-Term Safety Mindset - Creating a lasting awareness of personal safety for future empowerment.

  
  

At Sarvodaya Suwasetha, we remain committed to empowering children with the knowledge and confidence to stay safe, fostering a proactive and protective environment.