Resources to help families prevent accidents and keep children safe
Warwickshire County Council has been sharing a wide range of advice and guidance this week to highlight the importance of child safety and to help people take steps to minimise accidents.
The council and its partners work together every day to protect children and families, but has used national Child Safety Week (1-7 June) to give extra focus to some of the support available to help people keep their children safe at home, at play and on the roads.
Please share the information and links below with your families to highlight some of these key safety messages and support that is available.
Road safety advice for parents
As the roads begin to get busier again and with many back on the school run, whether walking, driving or cycling to school, now is the ideal time to remind pupils, parents and carers of the importance of staying safe near roads.
WCC - Road safety advice for parents
Fire safety for families
Parents guide to fire safety in the home
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service has put together a handy guide to help parents and carers spot hazards in the home. The guide also includes a checklist of safety measures that can be taken to prevent accidents and keep homes safe from fire.
Parents guide to fire safety in the home
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Signed story teaches fire safety
In partnership with West Midlands Fire Service, Sign for All Community LTD, has released a new story called 'Francis the Firefly'. The story, signed in British Sign Language, teaches children about the consequences of playing with matches or lighters.
Watch 'Francis the Firefly' here
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How to have a 'fire safe' bedtime routine
This video, from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, demonstrates how families can set up a bedtime routine to minimise fire hazards within their household.
Watch the fire safe bedtime routine video here
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Fire Safety Learning Hub
The Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Learning Hub delivers interactive, online safety lessons to children while they are off school.
Visit the Fire Education Learning Hub
Keeping children safe during lockdown
The Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) is reaching out to families feeling the pressure during lockdown to highlight easy wins that can keep children safe with a pack that contains safety top tips, fact sheets and activities to do with children.
CAPT - Keeping children safe during lockdown and beyond: parents' pack