
Sparkle Box is an online education resource for teachers at Foundation, Key Stage 1 & 2 levels. A great variety of visual aids to assist and reinforce safety messages in a classroom situation.
Resources available to download and use in a classroom situation include:
Road SafetyWater SafetyFire SafetySafety in the HomeFirst AidFor further information visit http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/

Think Safe
Think Safe is organised by a variety of agencies and schools. Like many safety schemes it is due to the tremendous support of the agencies that participate in the various events and provide staff time and resources free that enable Think Safe and Safety Scene to run, without their help and support activities like our would struggle to operate.
Think Safe is divided into three separate sections:
KidsTeachersAgenciesThe kids section provides a super list of safety scenario which can be used in schools or at home including:
Coastal safetyConsumer safetyDog awarenessElectrical safetyFirst aidFarm safetyFire safetyFood safetyGas safetyHome safetyPlaying safelyRail safetyRange safetyAbout rubbishRoad safetyStranger Danger& Vandalism each is a series of images with options to select the correct solution.
The teachers’ section explains what will happen during a safety activity, via a short FAQ .
The Agency section provides a comprehensive overview of the aims, objectives and operational aspects of the various safety events.
View the website for further information.
The Switched on Kids website is useful resource for both parents and teachers and covers the following information on electricity:
What is electricityElectrical safety in the home and gardenInformation for parents & teachers includes the following sections:
TeachersParentsFirst aidWorksheetsLinksCompetitionDownloadsTestsScreen saversGamesA well thought out website run by the The Electrical Safety Council. Click to visit the Switched on Kids website.
A well design interactive hunt for dangerous or silly things to leave lying around the home, with two levels of difficulty American so they use some terminology that is not relevant to the UK.
Activities include:
GarageLiving RoomKitchenBathroomClick here to play the Home Hazard Hunt
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:
In the home – general safety tipsStairs and banistersWindowsBalconiesOutsideBabiesIn an emergencyFirst aid coursesFor further information
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:
Storing medicinesMedicines – general tipsStoring household chemicals and productsHousehold chemicals and products – general tipsStoring chemicals outdoorsCarbon monoxide poisoningFirst aid
For further information