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But we want to make sure that you do this in the safest possible way.

Stay safe at Christmas: new video resources from Peerscroller

Peerscroller packs essential real-world knowledge into bite-sized videos, all delivered by real peers near your age who’ve been there too.

It looks and feels like social media, but all our videos are made and fact-checked by Yipiyap to tackle topics from relationships and revision lifehacks to career tips and financial literacy.

As part of our 鈥楰eeping Safe at Christmas鈥� campaign, we鈥檝e prepared a selection of festive-themed videos to help you make the most of the season. From handling the highs and lows of relationships to looking after yourself during all those holiday gatherings, our content is here to keep you feeling your best, no matter what this season throws your way.

Tips to help you during the festivities

Here are some tips to stay safe during the festive break:

• Make sure your phone is charged and your Bluetooth on so you can be located in an emergency.
• Always use a trusted taxi company instead of hailing one and ensure the details match the one you get into.
• Budget for Christmas. It can be a real financial burden if you spend too much. Be wary of competitions, deals and fake products.
• Don鈥檛 leave drinks unattended, learn your limits.
• for information and advice on drugs and alcohol which may be affecting you or others. Call 0300123 6600.
• Report crime anonymously on 101 or . If you find yourself in immediate danger, call 999.

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If you鈥檙e out this festive season and someone makes you uncomfortable, .

Bar and restaurant staff will know that you need help getting out of the situation and will call you a taxi or help you leave discreetly, without fuss.

Staying healthy at Christmas

Here are some tips to stay healthy during the festive break:

• Make the most of the festive break to get some downtime, to relax and sleep. Don鈥檛 make plans for everyday, it鈥檚 okay to do nothing some days!
• You don鈥檛 need to be stuck in the house. Take walks, get some exercise but also find the time to rest. Maybe try some mindfulness activities?
• If you feel low and are having negative feelings, remember it will pass, but there鈥檚 always someone to talk to. Call the on 116 123.
• Carry a condom. This is the only way to protect yourself from STIs and unwanted pregnancy.
• Worried about the basics like food, money, or heating?
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• Remember to be mindful of scams at this time of year. Never give out your personal bank details or information and .

Thinking about using alcohol or drugs?

Most young people do not use illegal substances, and it is important you know the law and risks of using drugs and alcohol.

If you do choose to use or :

• Pace yourself and go slow.
• Tolerance levels change and with illegal drugs, you never know what鈥檚 in them, their strength or purity.
• Alternate alcohol with soft drinks or water and stick to lower alcohol percentage drinks.
• Do not leave drinks unattended or accept a drink from someone you don鈥檛 know. It may have been .
• Avoid mixing drugs and alcohol together and do not mix these with prescription medicines.
• Never drive whilst under the influence or get into a car where the driver has used drugs or alcohol.
• Keep . Make sure you have someone you can trust and rely on, if you or a friend need help.
• if you or someone else needs immediate help.

If you鈥檙e worried about or illegal drug use, do reach out for help.

Deciding whether to have sex?

• Make sure you . Use a condom to protect against sexually transmitted infections or unwanted pregnancy.
• It鈥檚 important that any sexual activity you have is consensual, meaning both agree, feel happy and comfortable with it.
• . Remember, you have the right to change your mind and say 鈥渘o鈥� or 鈥渟top鈥� at any point.
• If the sex you had wasn鈥檛 consensual, seek help from the Police or .

Feeling low or lonely?

The break from college can feel exciting for most people, but for some, they may feel worried about being at home and away from their friends and support networks.

Top tips that may help:

• Keep up a good routine. Try to get up at a reasonable time each day, shower and get dressed.
• Get planning: Plan your days or weeks to have something to look forward to or focus on.
• Practise self-care: Go for walks outside, explore a new area, learn a new hobby or volunteer.
• Stay connected with friends and suggest meeting up during the holidays. They may be feeling the same as you.

If you鈥檙e in need of someone to talk to, go to .

Wanting to stay connected with others online?

If you鈥檙e communicating with others online:

• Try not to advertise when you鈥檙e away on holiday or home alone on social media.
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• Only use trusted and reputable sources of information and only communicate with people you know.

Worried about any of these topics?

If you鈥檙e worried about any of these topics:

• Speak to a trusted adult such as a parent, carer or advice service.
• Speak to 3P合辑鈥檚 Safeguarding Team when we return to college in January. Email safe@activatelearning.ac.uk
• For drug and alcohol information and support:
• For online safety advice:
• For mental health support: or call 116 123 for free
• For support following sexual assault: or call 0808 500 2222 for free.

We look forward to welcoming you back to college on Wednesday 8 January 2025 for the new term, when your normal college timetable will resume.

We鈥檇 like to remind students to stay vigilant and safe and we hope you have a restful break and a lovely Christmas. The last day of face-to-face learning on campus will be on Friday 20 December.

Be sure to share your festive pictures via !

Merry Christmas,

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