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| After the long separation from friends, we know how exciting it will be for young people to be together again. Please help them to stay safe however, by going straight home after school, instead of hanging out with their mates. Here is some advice you can pass on to young people that will help them to protect themselves: |
| Robbery There are some general street safety tips you can follow to help you feel safer and reduce your chances of becoming a victim.Listen to your instincts – if you don’t feel safe move to a busier area.Know your route and avoid badly-lit streets.Always try and tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back.Avoid carrying your wallet or phone in your back pocket and never hold it out on display.If you are planning to use a bike or scooter to travel to school, check if there is somewhere you can store it safely during the day.Stay safeBe discreet on the street – keep your valuables out of sight.Stay alert – don’t let headphones block out traffic, strangers or potential trouble.Listen to your instincts – know your route, avoid dark places and if you don’t feel safe, move to a busier area.Trace lost or stolen electrical items by activating their in-built tracker app or by downloading a reputable one from your app store.Find out how Track’N’Trace can help you to protect your property.If you feel you’re in dangerIf you still think you’re being followed, try to get away from the situation.If you are worried, frightened or think you may be in danger, call 999.If you are robbed, try to remember as much detail as you can, for example descriptions of offenders and get in contact with us.Visit Hollie Guard to find out about the App you can download to your phone, which gives you extra protection if you feel unsafe. Bullying Nobody deserves to be bullied, but we know that some young people will have concerns about returning to school. For advice about what you can do about bullying, or if you are concerned that behaviour of a young person you are responsible for could be described as bullying, go to Birmingham City Council Alternatively, visit BullyingUK Mental Health The CoVID situation has been overwhelming for some of us. If you are responsible for a young person who needs emotional support, guidance and reassurance, Forward Thinking Birmingham provides easy access to mental health services for children and young people. Parking outside schools If you are going to be dropping off a young person at school, please remember how congested the streets outside schools can get at peak times. Park considerately and allow a few extra minutes so you can park in a quieter spot and walk the last bit of the way to the school entrance. Get in touch with us if you would like to work with us, the school and council to tackle parking problems. Help us spread the word We all have a role to play in helping our children and young people to keep safe. Even if you don’t have any children of school age yourself, please help us by forwarding this message to anyone you think will find it useful. |
| Message Sent By Anthony Wilkes (Police, Engagement & Consultation Officer, Partnerships Lloyd House) |
