Electricity and how to use it Safely

The Switched on Kids website is useful resource for both parents and teachers and covers the following information on electricity:

Information for parents & teachers includes the following sections:

A well thought out website run by the The Electrical Safety Council. Click to visit the Switched on Kids website.

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:

For further information

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