NSPCC - The Underwear Rule

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The NSPCC promotes ‘The Underwear Rule’ Campaign which aims to raise awareness of the importance of talking to children about keeping safe from sexual abuse. Barrow Hedges Primary School are supporting the NSPCC in their campaign and feel it is important to teach our children how to keep safe.

‘The Underwear Rule’ teaches them that:                                

• their body belongs to them

• they have a right to say no, and

• they should always tell an adult if they’re upset or worried.

As part of our PSHE curriculum each teacher will spend some time with their class teaching ‘The Underwear Rule’ and going through what PANTS stands for. In classrooms there will be the child friendly version, which is in your leaflet. In preparation for this we would like you to read the guide and start having age appropriate conversations with your child/children so that they become aware of ‘The Underwear Rule’. If your child says anything that worries you there is advice in the booklet. You can also talk to a teacher at school or you can call the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for further advice and support.

For information and guidance on the PANTS Rule and consent, please click here to visit our Support and Advice for Parents page.

NSPCC Underwear Rule