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Pantosaurus at Blackmoor Park Infant School

At Blackmoor Park Infant School, we are committed to teaching children how to keep themselves safe in a way that is age-appropriate, empowering, and supportive. One of the tools we use to help with this is Pantosaurus, a fun and engaging resource created by the NSPCC.

 

Who is Pantosaurus?

 

Pantosaurus is a friendly dinosaur who helps children learn the PANTS rules – a simple way to remember how to stay safe from inappropriate touch and how to speak up if something worries them.

 

Through songs, videos, and stories, Pantosaurus teaches children that:

 

P – Privates are private

A – Always remember your body belongs to you

N – No means no

T – Talk about secrets that upset you

S – Speak up – someone can help

 

These rules help children understand boundaries and give them the confidence to talk to a trusted adult if they ever feel uncomfortable.

 

Why is it important?

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Talking about safety and personal boundaries from a young age helps children develop confidence, respect for themselves and others, and the language they need to ask for help if they need it. At school, we deliver this as part of our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic) education in a sensitive and age-appropriate way.

 

How can parents help?

 

We encourage families to continue the conversation at home. The NSPCC has created a number of excellent resources for parents, including the Pantosaurus video and a free downloadable storybook.

 

You can find these and more here: Visit the NSPCC Pantosaurus Page

 

Working together to keep children safe

 

We believe that children should feel safe, respected, and listened to – both in and out of school. Pantosaurus is just one of the many ways we work together with parents and carers to promote a culture of safeguarding and wellbeing for all our children. If you have any questions about how we teach safeguarding or would like support in starting these conversations at home, please contact your child’s class teacher or one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads.

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Techosaurus at Blackmoor Park Infant School

The internet is a big part of children’s lives from an early age. While it offers fantastic opportunities to learn, play and connect, it’s important that children understand how to stay safe online. To support families with this, the NSPCC has created Techosaurus – a fun, engaging way to introduce online safety to younger children.

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What is Techosaurus?

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Techosaurus is a free, child-friendly online safety resource developed by the NSPCC. It uses a friendly dinosaur character to help parents and carers start important conversations about staying safe online in a way that is simple, positive and age-appropriate.

It is particularly designed for younger children who are just beginning to use technology, helping them understand basic online safety concepts through stories, activities and discussion.

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Why is it useful for parents?​

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We know that talking about online safety can feel daunting, especially with younger children. Techosaurus helps by:

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  • Making conversations easy and approachable

  • Using fun, engaging activities to explain key ideas

  • Encouraging children to develop healthy habits and behaviours online

  • Supporting families to start early, regular discussions about safety

 

The NSPCC emphasises that starting these conversations early helps children feel confident, supported and more likely to speak up if something worries them online.

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What does Techosaurus teach?

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Through simple messages and activities, Techosaurus introduces children to important online safety skills, such as:

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  • Understanding what is safe to share online

  • Knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help

  • Recognising when something online doesn’t feel right

  • Building positive habits when using devices

 

These early lessons help children build a strong foundation for staying safe as they grow and begin using technology more independently.

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How can parents use it?

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Parents and carers can explore Techosaurus together with their child by:

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  • Using it as a starting point for conversations

  • Sharing activities and stories at home

  • Linking discussions to your child’s everyday use of technology

  • Reinforcing key messages regularly in a relaxed, supportive way

 

The NSPCC encourages keeping online safety discussions ongoing and part of everyday family life, rather than a one-off conversation.

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You can explore the Techosaurus resources and activity pack directly via the NSPCC website: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/advice-for-families/techosaurus/

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