A Parents Guide to Trips and Falls in the Home & Playing Safely Outside

Guarding children against trips and falls

Every year over 390,000 children under the age of 15 are taken to hospital with injuries resulting from a fall at home or in the garden. Although most falls are not serious, some can lead to injuries with long term consequences. Putting the following safety checks in place can help your child avoid a serious injury.

Home and outside safety information includes:

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A Guide to Keeping Children Safe From Poisonous Substances

A guide for parents and a useful resource for teachers planning lessons for children and young people about the dangers of and how to stay safe from poisonous substances in and around the home and garden.

Every year around 26,000 children under five are taken to hospital with suspected poisoning. Find out how putting a few simple measures in place can stop this happening to your child.

Includes:

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Dangers in the home & garden. Resources from the Derbyshire Fire Service.

Dangers in the Lounge

Dangers in the Kitchen

Dangers in the bedroom

Dangers in the Garden

Dangers of playing with Matches

Danger of Smoke

Fire Escape Plan

What to do if your house catches fire