The school summer holidays are here and The Conies want you and your family to have a safe and enjoyable six weeks.
Here’s our six best ways to stay safe
1. We all feel more cheerful when the sun is shining but if the weather continues to be as hot as it has been, then it is really important to protect your skin and keep cool. Follow our guide to sun safety to keep yourself and your children protected.
2. At least 25 British people drown in swimming pools each year with more than 500 serious incidents occurring. Only swim at official sites, stay vigilant around swimming pools and don’t rely on lifeguards. Read this useful guide to pool safety for more information
3. The recent tragedy in Norfolk has highlighted how important this point is. Before letting your child on to a bouncy castle, spend a couple of minutes checking out the operation, says ROSPA. This could help prevent any accidents.
4. Barbecues should be fun but it’s easy to get distracted when you have friends and family around for a few drinks. Keep children and garden games away from the cooking area.
5. Help your kids avoid stranger danger. Agree a place to meet if they get lost at an event, consider using a named wristband with your phone number on and tell them to speak to a policeman or another parent with children if they get lost.
6. The chances are children will be playing outside more during the holidays. Now’s a good time to remind your children about the basic steps:
• Find a safe place to cross
• Stop at the kerb
• Look right
• Look left
• Look right again
• If the road is clear, cross – don’t run!
• Keep looking and listening for traffic as you cross.
How about playing this online game from brake to help them think about safety in the car?
Enjoy the school holidays.