Bonfire Night is one of the highlights of autumn for many people, with children adoring the bangs and whizzes of the fireworks, and families enjoying a treat of hot dogs and candy floss. Staying safe on Bonfire Night is something to be mindful of, however. Fireworks, sparklers and bonfires can be hazardous if not treated […]
Getting into trouble in the water can happen in an instant. Every year – particularly during the school summer holidays – tragic reports of children (and adults) accidentally drowning highlight the lethal dangers of playing close to or in the water. You can start to plan a fun and safe family trip to the seaside […]
It makes sombre reading but research shows the number of children injured as pedestrians peaks at 12 years of age, which is when many pupils start travelling to and from school on their own. Meanwhile almost a quarter of the cyclists killed or injured are children: 10 to 15-year-old cyclists are the most at risk […]