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Using after-school clubs, tuition and community activities
Out of school provision is an important aspect of many young person's social development where they can engage in interests and associate with peers away from school and home settings in shared activities and pursuit common interests gaining confidence in their social and communication skills.…Safeguarding Guidance for Providers of Out-of-School Activities
This is non-statutory guidance for organisations or individuals who provide community activities, tuition or after-school clubs for children. These are also known as out-of-school settings (OOSS). This guidance will help providers run safe settings to ensure the welfare of the children attending them. It covers…Home Safety
Accidents are one of the biggest single killers of children in the UK. More children die every year because of accidents than illnesses such as meningitis and leukaemia. Nearly half of all children who are taken to hospital after an accident had their accident at…Nappy Sacks - Danger on the Changing Mat
Nappy sacks are pretty much essential kit for parents of babies and young children nowadays. They’re cheap, hugely convenient for dealing with soiled disposable nappies and some are even scented to mask the smell of the poo. Like carrier bags, they’re made of plastic. Unlike…Blind Cords - Preventing Strangulation
Strangulation can be fatal – Blind Cords are particularly dangerous. Asphyxia (which includes choking, strangling and suffocation) is the second most common cause of accidental child death in the UK, after road traffic accidents. 30 babies and toddlers have died from blind cord strangulation in…Understanding Relationships & Health Education
From September 2020, all primary age children will learn relationships education and health education, and all secondary age children will learn relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education. These guides are to help parents know more about these subjects and are related to the…Victim blaming and the online experiences of children and young people v3
Challenging victim blaming language and behavioursThis guidance has been produced by the UK Council for Internet Safety (UKCIS) Education Working Group, on behalf of UKCIS. It is non-statutory and should be used as a guide to support the learning and development of professionals and to…Under 5's Activity Ideas
Tees Valley Active have put together a range of leaflets to help you get your under 5's active. ‘Let’s Get Moving’ have a whole host of ideas to get children moving and to support the development of fundamental movement skills. They are available to download…The Little Orange Book - A Handy Guide to Health for Under 5's
Red! Amber! Green! Our handy guide to babies and under 5's health. The Little Orange Book uses a traffic light system to help parents make the right choices on accessing NHS services