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A Home Office study has found that approximately 350 children are injured in accidental fires every year Naturally, this highlights the importance of educating young people on fire safety – ensuring they're aware of what precautions they can take to keep themselves protected around flammable materials and naked flames.
It can be difficult to know where to start when teaching children and young people about this potentially life-saving topic. That's why we've put together this free guide, offering expert advice on how to educate those in your care about fire safety. It breaks down the steps you can take to protect youngsters in common situations – from bonfire night to lighting a few scented candles
Whether it's during a major event like bonfire night or simply while using a heater on a chilly day, fire safety is a vitally important topic on which to educate children and young people. One mistake with fireworks, electronics or open flames can have catastrophic consequences: damage to property, serious injury or even worse.
As parents and educators, it's vital that we teach the children in our care how to protect themselves around fire and flammable materials in a mature and responsible manner. This free guide offers expert advice on how to educate children and young people on fire safety, detailing what precautions can be taken to keep them as safe as possible when exposed to fire-related dangers.
Sources
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6287b2158fa8f5562179582e/Fire_Safety_When_Celebrating_v4_-_Web_accessible.pdf
https://www.rospa.com/policy/home-safety/advice/fireworks-safety
https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law
https://www.britishfireworksassociation.co.uk/firework-advice-for-consumers/#:~:text=*%20Light%20fireworks%20one%20at%20a,spent%20fireworks%20on%20a%20bonfire
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1836/contents/made
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/22/contents
https://www.hse.gov.uk/explosives/fireworks/using.htm
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