19: What is the Underwear Rule?

from NSPCC Learning Podcast · host NSPCC Learning

Tune into our episode for more about: the impact PANTS has had since it launched in 2012 having conversations around PANTS and embedding the messages into daily life how local safeguarding boards, parents, schools and local communities are helping to raise awareness of the campaign what children have said about the PANTS campaign and future developments to materials and resources. Read the podcast transcript on the NSPCC Learning website.💬 About the speakersAlly Sultana is the Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC covering the East and West Midlands and is involved in keeping children and young people safe from all forms of abuse, including child sexual exploitation and online risks. She has played a pivotal role in the NSPCC’s PANTS campaign - working with hundreds of parents and professionals to help safeguard children from abuse.📚 Related resources> Download our PANTS teaching resources for schools> Find out more about Talk PANTS for parents and carersIntro/outro music is Lights by Sappheiros

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We teach children various safety messages when they are growing up but how do you talk to them about sexual abuse without using scary words or making them feel worried? The Underwear Rule (also referred to as PANTS) is a simple way to have age-appropriate conversations with children about keeping safe from sexual abuse.