Blackmoor Park Infant School 
& Kindergarten

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.