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CELEBRATE... Child Safety Week

Posted 03/06/24

This year, Child Safety Week runs from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th June.

Child Safety Week is the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s annual community education campaign, acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide.

Families should feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious accident. And be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe. That’s why, for Child Safety Week 2024, the theme is Safety!

 


How can you get involved?

Child Safety Week offers many opportunities for you to get involved and make a positive impact on child safety. Here are some meaningful ways to do something positive :

1) Educate Yourself

Take the time to learn about common hazards and risks children may encounter daily. Familiarise yourself with safety guidelines and best practices recommended by child safety experts. This knowledge will help you create a safer environment for children and prevent accidents.

2) Tell People

Use your voice and social media platforms to raise awareness about Child Safety Week. Share informative posts, articles, and infographics with essential child safety tips, accident prevention measures, and the importance of child safety. Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join the conversation and promote child safety within their networks.

3) Get Kids Involved

Engage children in discussions about safety appropriate for their age. Educate them about potential hazards and how to stay safe. Utilise interactive activities, storytelling, and role-playing to enhance their understanding of safety measures, including road safety, fire safety, water safety, and online safety.

4) Help to Organise Events in your Community

Work with local organisations, schools, and community centres to organise child safety events and workshops. These events can feature informative sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive activities to educate families about child safety measures. Encourage local authorities to support and participate in these events to maximise their impact.

5) Conduct a Home-Safety Check

Carry out a thorough home safety check to identify and address potential hazards. Secure furniture and electronics, and install safety gates, outlet covers, and window locks. Keep poisonous substances, sharp objects, and choking hazards out of children's reach. Ensure your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.

6) Vehicle Passenger Safety

Familiarise yourself with the correct installation and use of car seats. Raise awareness about the importance of using age-appropriate car seats and seat belts to protect children while travelling. Share information about local resources that provide car seat inspections and assistance to ensure child passenger safety.

7) Safety Online

Teach children and parents about online safety. Emphasise the importance of safe internet use, protecting personal information, and avoiding contact with strangers online. Encourage open communication between parents, guardians, and children regarding online activities. Advocate for the use of parental controls, privacy settings, and age-appropriate content filters to ensure a secure online environment for children.

 


Want to learn more?

The Child Accident Prevention Trust have lots of resources available to help you keep your children safe: Child Safety Week and their Free Downloadable Resources

 


Parents' Pack (downloadable leaflet)

Please download the free Parents' Pack from the Child Accident Prevention Trust, to get common-sense advice on the following areas of child safety : Choking, Dogs, Button Batteries, Poisoning, Burns, Breathing, Falls, Road Safety, Water and Fire Safety.

Click here to download the free Parents' Pack (pdf)


Child Safety : Button Batteries

Button batteries, in particular big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one and it gets stuck. This video shows what happens in their food pipe.


Child Safety : Laundry Capsules

 

 

 


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