We offer a range of support to help teachers and home educators promote the safety of their children and young people.
StayWise
www.staywise.co.uk is national resource full of engaging activities for children and young people to learn about all manner of safety topics and includes a variety of teaching resources too, including lesson packs. Registration is free, as are all the resources. The videos below give some tips on finding the resources you need to help you make the most out of the website.
KS1 & KS2 activity booklets
For primary-aged children, we have produced age-appropriate activity booklets for KS1 & KS2 that cover our key safety messages. To request copies for your class, e-mail education@esfrs.org or download them at www.esfrs.org/my-safety-book
FireWise
Our Firewise scheme, which is our intervention scheme for any young person where there are concerns about fire – such as a fascination with fire, a fear of fire, deliberating setting off fire-alarms or fire-setting. To make a referral or to find out more, visit www.esfrs.org/firewise or e-mail firewise@esfrs.org.
We may also visit schools and home educated groups if there are specific safety concerns, such as a recent incident in the community.