As your child grows, they become more curious and mobile. While we know accidents can happen, there are simple steps you can make to ensure your child is safe while they are growing and exploring.
Your health visiting team is committed to helping you, as parents and carers, prevent serious injuries by offering practical up to date safety advice.
We also work closely with the child accident prevention agencies who have websites dedicated to offering helpful advice as your child develops. Please click on the links below for further information and resources.
Road Safety for Children
It’s never too early to educate your child about road safety. A great method for doing this is by introducing them to the Green Cross Code, which provides a procedure for safely crossing the road. Children learn to follow a series of step-by-step instructions that guide them to:
For more tips and information on road safety, please visit: www.roadwise.co.uk/schools/using-the-road/green-cross-code/
Fireworks and bonfire safety
Do you know how to enjoy fireworks and bonfires safely? Do you know the laws surrounding fireworks? Would you know what to do if your clothing caught fire? What about if you got burnt – would you know how to deal with it?
Halloween, Bonfire Night, Diwali and then later in the season, New Years Eve and Chinese New Year; are upcoming and exciting events where we get to enjoy seeing and hearing fireworks and bonfires.
For most of us they are exciting and enjoyable right? But when the safety measures involving using them are not followed, there can be serious and at times life threatening accidents. Sadly, lots of these accidents involve children and young people.
Look at the links below for more information, to help you enjoy fireworks and bonfires safely this season.
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