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Optional quick activity

Ages 13–15  ·  Approx. time · 8–10 minutes  ·  This does not replace any of the 22 lessons

07

What Changes When an Adult Takes It Seriously?

You will practiseRecognise a safe basic adult response and what adults should avoid.
Start quick activity

A young person tells an adult something worrying.

What should a trusted adult do when a young person raises a serious concern?

Understand the idea

A safe response begins with listening. The adult should explain confidentiality limits, record appropriately, follow safeguarding procedures and seek specialist advice where appropriate.

You do not need to share anything about your own life or family.

A fictional situation

A young person raises a serious concern and asks the adult not to tell anybody.

Response sequence · Put the response in order

Question 1 of 3 · Order the response

Which is the safest basic sequence for a trusted adult?

Choose one answer, then submit it.

Reflect privately

Write privately, think silently or pass. Nothing entered here is submitted or saved.

Listen, record appropriately, safeguard and seek specialist support. Do not investigate or mediate.

Optional extension: Explore the professional branch on recording, escalation and unsafe family contact.