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2020 Child Safety Week sign up is open!

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Business partnerships

Meet our supporters – the companies and industry bodies whose commitment to child safety helps us to prevent serious harm to thousands of children in the UK each year. Read more

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We’re a small charity but we reach millions of families UK-wide. That’s because people like you get involved in our work and help us spread our safety messages. Read more

What would you do with £5?

We asked some kids if they wanted to keep £5 or give it to charity to help other kids be safe. See how it turned out ... Read more

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Child Safety Week 2020

This year’s Child Safety Week runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June 2020. The theme is Safety makes sense! – which is exactly what we aim to achieve. #childsafetyweek

Have you checked your alarms?

Last year, according to the Fire Kills campaign, last year, 248 people lost their lives due to a fire at home. Many of these could have been prevented. Did you know that you’re 8 times more likely to survive a fire in your home if you have working smoke alarms?

E-cigarettes

Babies and toddlers are inquisitive and learn about the world by putting things in their mouth. There's a risk of poisoning from e-cigarette liquid and, as with medicines and cleaning products, ecigarettes and e-liquids should be kept out of the reach of children

Be Bright, Be Seen

Visibility is a key issue all year round, all day round, whether children are walking or on their bike. However, over the winter months, it is especially important as the school day can start and end in twilight.

Action pack & poster - download for free!

Download the free 2019 Child Safety Week Action Pack for inspiration including tips, advice, activities, competitions and quizzes.

Button batteries

Button batteries are the small, round batteries you find in a growing number of toys and everyday objects like remote controls and car key fobs. They can be extremely dangerous for children if swallowed. What should you do in an emergency?

Why are grapes so dangerous?

Doctors have issued a stark warning that young children can choke to death on whole grapes.

Safety advice - The 'why' as well as the 'what'

With just a little bit of a deeper understanding – understanding the ‘why’ as well as the ‘what’ – parents are much better placed to help protect their children from a serious accidental injury.

Choking

Each day around 40 under-5s are rushed to hospital after choking on something, or swallowing something dangerous. Be particularly aware of sweet items such as mini eggs around Easter time - these are exactly the same size as a toddler's airway.

Child Safety Week 2020

This year’s Child Safety Week runs from Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June 2020. The theme is Safety makes sense! – which is exactly what we aim to achieve. #childsafetyweek

In-car safety

In-car safety can be a confusing area for parents and carers. You may find that you're not completely clear about the law, are unsure of the safest way for a child to travel, aren't using the most appropriate restraint or have badly fitting child car seats or booster seats which put a child at risk.