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Knife Crime Awareness Week
The 20th-26th May marks Knife Crime Awareness Week. We’re reminded of the horrific impact of knife crime far too regularly, hearing and seeing the devastating ripple effect knife crime has on families and communities. This is why we discuss early intervention and knife crime prevention with children aged 9 upwards to empower and educate them about knife crime. Our tailored, age-appropriate workshops are designed to help children understand the consequences of their choices, the impacts of their decisions and who they can talk to if they need help. Sessions are delivered in schools across the South East and at our education centre Hazard Alley.

Knife Crime- The Facts

Latest statistics by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that teenagers are over twice as likely to get stabbed compared to 10 years ago. On top of this, 82% of homicides with teenage victims have involved a knife or sharp instrument. This statistic accounts for 41% of all homicide victims. Knife Crime Awareness Week helps raise the public’s understanding about this critical issue impacting young people.

Research by ONS has also shown that knife crime offences have increased in the year of December 2023 by 7% in comparison to the previous year. Out of the recorded cases for 2023, a majority involved assault with the intent to cause harm, robbery and threats to kill. 78 young people under the age of 25 were murdered with a knife or sharp object in the 12 months to March 2023. 10 were under 16 years old. This is why lifesaving conversations have to start early, and we continue this work with young people across the South East and beyond.

How Knife Crime Is Defined

Knife crime refers to any offence that involves a knife or sharp object that could potentially be used to cause harm to another individual. As knife crime includes a variety of different offences, it can have different penalties depending on other aspects of the crime.

Current UK laws have made it an offence to use any knife or weapon in a threatening way. It is also illegal to sell most knives or weapons to anyone under the age of 18 as well as to hire knives or other offensive weapons such as swords, knuckledusters and blowpipes. Under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019, it is illegal for adults to possess such weapons unless they are of historical importance, possessed on behalf of a museum or gallery, possession due to religious reasons or for activities such as sports, film and theatre or historical re-enactments. Under this law the maximum penalty for carrying a dangerous weapon is four years and an unlimited fine. However, if for example the knife was used with the intent of causing bodily harm, the sentence may vary.

Sentencing statistics by the Ministry of Justice shows that in the year ending March 2023, almost 18% of convictions for possession of a knife or offensive weapon were committed by young people (aged 10-17). 56% of these young people had their cases closed and were given community service.

Why Do People Carry Knives

The College of Policing state that the reasons why people carry knives can be broadly explained by one of three reasons. These are outlined as:
- Self-protection and fear
- Self-presentation
- To assist in other crimes (utility)
Self-Protection And Fear

People carry knives in case they encounter violence and need to defend themselves. However, if someone is in a potentially violent situation, this can cause more harm as the presence of a weapon may unintentionally escalate matters. Others may view people who carry weapons as threatening, increasing the risk of them getting hurt either by other people or by someone using their own weapon against them. We break this common misconception that knives keep you safe in our early intervention and prevention knife crime education workshops. Highlighting to young people that if you carry a knife its more likely to be used against you.

Self-Presentation

People carry knives in hopes that they will gain respect or street credibility from others for doing so. This can also include situations where an individual is in an environment where it is standard for people to carry a knife and they may feel the pressure to conform to that expectation. We talk about these pressures and where young people can go to for support if they are worried about knife crime.

Utility

Knives are also carried for utility purposes where individuals will use the weapon to commit other crimes such as theft and assault. Unfortunately, this is one of the most common reasons why people carry knives, with over 40% of knife involved cases in the year ending December 2023 having been for assault with injury and the intent to cause harm.

Early Intervention Prevention Education

As the data shows, young people are disproportionately affected by knife crime. That’s why our early intervention knife crime education is so vital. Here at the Safety Centre, we empower young people with the tools to keep themselves, their communities and their futures safe.

Following on from the horrific deaths of Ahmednur Nurr aged 16- brutally stabbed outside MK College, Dom Ansah and Ben Gillham-Rice both 17, killed with machetes at a house party and Jay Fathers 18 fatally stabbed at a New Years party, we developed a new safety education programme in 2021, responding to the need in our community to protect the futures of potential victims and perpetrators of knife crime.

Since 2021 we’ve educated over 14,500 children across primary and secondary schools across the South East. We were the lead education partner when the Knife Angel visited the Thames Valley working in partnership with Thames Valley Police and MK City Council, educating 3,500 children in our region.

How The Safety Centre Can Help

We encourage primary and secondary schools to contact us to book early intervention knife crime education workshops for their students from year 5 upwards now. Speak to the education team to find out more about the sessions and the benefits of welcoming external providers into school to deliver on this essential, complex topic, call 01908 263009 or email educationteam@safetycentre.co.uk. We are also running free virtual parent and carer workshops and encourage adults to join us to learn how to support their young people about knife crime.

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11/07/2025
New Roadworks Safety Scenario Launched

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New Roadworks Safety Scenario Launches

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This week is the official launch of our latest roadworks safety scenario at our education centre Hazard Alley. The scenario developed in partnership with Ringway– the highway maintenance strategic service partner for Milton Keynes City Council.

The new scenario gives visitors the opportunity to discover the potential dangers of roadworks: how to keep safe by understanding site hazards; and the importance of following site rules like designated pedestrian routes and safe crossing locations. It includes an interactive quiz and for a fully immersive experience visitors get to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

The Roadworks Safety Scenario launches this month to join our education centre’s lifesaving learning programme including first aid, safe places to cross, shoplifting and bullying, fire safety, home safety, the choices and consequences of knife crime, in car, cycling and railway safety as well as water safety. The education centre is designed for primary school children and young people to learn how to keep themselves and others safe in daily life.

Clive Rillstone, Ringway Regional Director said-

“Our team are passionate about raising the positive profile of the highways industry, particularly the safety of both road users and site staff, and we were excited to have the opportunity to develop the scenario at Hazard Alley. We feel that our scenario makes a perfect addition to the aims of the Safety Centre with reference to road works and safe crossing.”

Maya Joseph-Hussain CEO of the Safety Centre said

“We’re thrilled to be launching our new innovative roadwork safety scenario that has been developed in partnership with our supporters Ringway. The scenario adds value to our pioneering safety education centre Hazard Alley, where children, young people and adults across the region have the opportunity to learn lifesaving safety education in a safe, immersive way”.

With thousands of visitors per year visiting Hazard Alley, Ringway will continue to work with the team at the Safety Centre to ensure that this initiative is an effective way to understand site safety.

Schools and uniformed groups can see this new scenario by booking to visit Hazard Alley here. Sessions start at £7.50 + VAT per student. Book your session here today.

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13/06/2023
Urgent Knife Crime Appeal After Violent Stabbings

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Urgent Knife Crime Appeal To Save Lives After Violent Stabbings

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Its devastating every time we hear of a loss of life due to knife crime and particularly when young people are the victims or perpetrators as we know the life long impact of being affected by knife crime.

If you are a school seeking knife crime education for your students click here

If you are looking to support our knife crime education work click here

Every death, attack and sentence for young people acts as a stark reminder for the need for lifesaving knife crime education for our children and young people. We are calling on businesses, funders, organisations and individuals to fund our lifesaving knife crime education workshops teaching young people about the dangers and life changing consequences of being involved in knife crime. Donations can be made online here or you can contact the Safety Centre team directly on 01908 714350.

We urgently need funding for our early intervention knife crime education work now. Our knife crime education workshops create safe spaces to speak with young people in an age-appropriate way to dispel myths and common misconceptions about carrying weapons and being involved in knife crime. There is no safe way to use, carry or participate in knife crime. Knives destroy lives for victims and perpetrators. We need funding for our knife crime workshops now to give children and young people the tools they need to make safe choices in the future. We are calling on all businesses, organisations, funders and individuals to fund this work and urge you to support us today to help keep our communities and young people safe.

When speaking with the Safety Centre Dr Stuart Lawrence, the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence who was violently murdered 30 years ago said ‘Early intervention is so important. Education can be the most powerful tool in the world and the earlier we can give people the tools to be safe, the more it helps. We need to explain to young people that time is precious, and life is precious. One fifth of knife crime is committed by 10–17-year-olds and there’s a lot more we can do early on to explain to children the importance of life and that there’s always an amicable way of solving things.’

The Safety Centre’s knife crime safety education workshops have been designed for primary and secondary school students from the age of 9 upwards and are being delivered in schools across the South East and beyond. Sessions are tailored to match the learning age of the students, creating safe spaces for lifesaving conversations about knives and weapons. Sessions have been delivered to over 14,500 students across the region in the past two years but this early intervention work must continue now to help students make safe choices when it comes to the dangerous issue of knife crime, reducing the impact of crime and vulnerability.

A donation of £10,000 would benefit over 1,400 children and young people. We are committed to ensuring we educate as many people as possible as the consequences of knife crime are devastating. Please support our vital safety education work today with a donation to our appeal. Collectively we can make a positive difference to the lives of our young people.

Donations can be made online here or you can contact the Safety Centre team directly on 01908 714350. Thank you for your support on this vital issue.

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09/06/2023
Support The Safety Centre With The Swimathon

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Support Our Lifesaving Learning Through Swimming!

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We’re seeking swimmers for this year’s MK Rotary Swimathon

The 2024 MK Rotary Swimathon takes place on Saturday 24th February at Wolverton Swimming Pool. We’d love to hear from all enthusiastic swimmers who can help us by swimming lengths helping us raise funds for our lifesaving work. All funds raised will go towards supporting our lifesaving safety education work. Money raised during the 2024 Swimathon will help to refurbish and modernise our “Online Safety” scenario, which is much in need of an upgrade, to ensure everyone stays safe when online, reducing the risk of bullying, grooming and exploitation.

How do I get Involved In The 2024 Swimathon?

Find out all the details here about what you need to do, where we need you to be and what you can expect on the day. We can’t wait to hear from you!

What: Swimming lengths as part of a team of 6 swimmers raising money for the Safety Centre. Entry is free.
Where: Wolverton Swimming Pool, Addington Ave, Wolverton, Milton Keynes MK12 5GH
When: Saturday 24th February 2023 11am-11.55pm with optional lunch with the team afterwards
How: email info@safetycentre.co.uk or call 01908 263009
Why: We’re always looking for ways to raise funds to support our work and this is a brilliant, fun fundraising opportunity supported by the local rotary club.
What do I need to do?: Let us know that you’d like to take part then start fundraising with a donations form or online. All funds raised are matched by Just Giving and Rotary so for every £1 you raise it makes £2 for the Safety Centre.

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10/01/2023
Safety Centre Talks About The Dangers Of Winter Weather

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Safety Centre Talks About The Dangers Of Winter Weather

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The Safety Centre charity is highlighting the dangers of winter weather as temperatures fall across the region. Following the tragic news earlier this week of four three young boys dying after falling through ice in Solihull, the charity is speaking about the daily dangers we face in colder weather.

The safety education charity based in Milton Keynes, focuses on teaching children, young people and adults how to stay safe in daily life situations. This includes staying safe during the winter months. Since it opened in 1994 the Safety Centre has educated over 400,000 children across the region. Children, young people and adults are taught safety education at Hazard Alley, the charity’s immersive, engaging scenario-based education centre as well as out in the community in schools across the region.

From being careful around bodies of water and not walking or skating on them, even when they appear to be frozen solid, to understanding it can take longer for vehicles to stop on icy roads there are lots of things to consider when the temperature drops.

Sarah Surridge, Marketing and Communications Manager said:

“The weather is beautiful at this time of year but also very unforgiving. It’s important that we take the time to think about the situations we may encounter and discuss the ways we can keep ourselves and our communities safe. Coming together for conversations about water safety particularly with children and young people, in the light of this week’s devastating news, can save a life. All bodies of water can be dangerous at any time of year but during the winter frozen water is particularly risky. We are all so sorry to hear of the loss of life this week and encourage parents and guardians to speak to children and young people about the dangers around bodies of water.”

The Safety Centre, based in Milton Keynes is open for visitors from schools as well as delivering education sessions into schools across the region for students, teachers and parents. To find out more about the world’s first safety education charity visit www.safetycentre.co.uk, call 01908 263009 or email info@safetycentre.co.uk.

There’s more information about water safety available here from our supporters The Parks Trust and Bucks Fire and Rescue.

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13/12/2022
Teaching Lifesaving Knife Crime Education This December With The Knife Angel

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Teaching Lifesaving Knife Crime Education With The Knife Angel

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December marks the arrival of the Knife Angel in Milton Keynes, created from 100,000 weapons seized by the police across the UK. During the month the Safety Centre will deliver life saving safety education to 1,500 Milton Keynes primary school students between 9-11 years old. Sessions focus on the dangers of carrying a knife, the life changing consequences of carrying and using a knife, the law around carrying a weapon or witnessing a knife attack and how to protect yourself, your future, your community and everyone around you.

Knife Crime Safety Education Programme

Our Choices and Consequences Knife Crime sessions are being delivered out into schools across the city of Milton Keynes as well as to students at the DONS Stadium, where the Knife Angel is situated between 1 December-8 January 2023. The sculpture created by the British Ironworks is positioned outside gate 1 at Stadium MK and at 27 foot high is a focal point of the Bletchley stadium precinct this December.

Today we delivered our first knife crime education sessions into schools in MK and students wrote messages of hope to be displayed at the Knife Angel all December.

The Knife Angel Arrives in MK

Welcomed into Milton Keynes by a police bikes and horse escort with police horses Loki and Victor, the statue arrived on a foggy Thursday afternoon. Our education team and CEO joined our partners Thames Valley Police, MK City Council, MK DONS SET and the press to talk about the importance of our life saving education, being delivered this December and beyond to primary and secondary students across our region.

Maya Joseph-Hussain Chief Executive of the Safety Centre said

“We’re here today to talk about the lifesaving learning programme we’re delivering, challenging misconceptions around knife crime and highlighting the life changing consequences it can have. I was humbled to meet and speak with Jason Fathers, father of Jay who tragically died as a result of a knife attack in 2o21. We spoke about the importance of knife crime education for young people across the country and the devastating impact of knife crime on families and communities. Our education programme delivered by our expert team, approaches the challenging topic of knife crime in an age appropriate, sensitive way. We will be delivering sessions across the month of action in December and across schools in Slough when the angel moves on in January.”

Find Out More

To find out more about how the Safety Centre team can support your school with knife crime education contact the education team on 01908 263009 or email educationteam@safetycentre.co.uk.

Maya Joseph-Hussain CEO of the Safety Centre, Jason Fathers, father of Jay Fathers, with his pledge, Euan Livingston Thames Valley Police Area Commander

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01/12/2022
Talking About Early Intervention Knife Crime Education With Dr Stuart Lawrence

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Dr Stuart Lawrence Speaks At Safety Centre Charity

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Stuart Lawrence Speaks At The Safety Centre About Empowering Children & Young People With Lifesaving Knife Crime Education

Today we were thrilled to welcome Dr Stuart Lawrence, the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, to our centre today. He spoke about the vital importance of promoting early intervention knife crime education across the region and beyond through the Safety Centre Charity, the region’s leading and the world’s first safety education charity. Stuart shared his story, experiences and messages of hope and tolerance. We were also joined by Assistant Chief Constable Katy Barrow-Grint from Thames Valley police talking about knife crime and how Thames Valley police is preparing for the Knife Angel coming to Milton Keynes this December.

The Importance of Knife Crime Safety Education

We were excited to invite Dr Lawrence to talk with community leaders from across the region about the vital importance of early intervention knife crime education. Our role to support the development of flourishing communities within our region and beyond starts by responding to emerging safety trends. Unfortunately, knife crime is now an issue that children and young people need to be able to understand from an early age. This is why we’ve developed our early intervention knife crime safety education initiative in schools and at our education centre Hazard Alley. The programme talks about the choices young people have and the impact of these choices. Our education specialists create safe spaces for life saving conversations and education, in a meaningful, sensitive, age-appropriate way.

Dr Lawrence said:

“Early intervention is so important, at the end of the day the only person you can control is you and you need to have the tools to make safe choices. Education can be the most powerful tool in the world and the earlier we can give people the tools to be safe, the more it helps. We need to explain to young people that time is precious, and life is precious. One fifth of knife crime is committed by 10-17 year olds and there’s a lot more we can do early on to explain to children the importance of life and that there’s always an amicable way of solving things.”

Assistant Chief Constable from Thames Valley Police Katy Barrow-Grint said:

“Seven out of the eleven murders in Thames Valley in the last year have come about because of a knife. I’m sure you’ll agree with me enough is enough. The preservation of life and working to address root causes and helping to save lives from being lost to violence but the wider impact in our communities and offenders themselves must be integral to everything we do as a partnership.”

Maya, Chief Executive of the Safety Centre said:

“We’re delighted to be joined by Dr Stuart Lawrence to talk about his experiences and the vital role the Safety Centre plays in educating children and young people through our early knife crime intervention programme. This education initiative can save lives through creating safe spaces for impactful immersive learning and vital conversations about the consequences of being involved in knife crime. These conversations and sessions are potentially lifesaving and I’m proud to be leading a team of education specialists delivering pioneering safety education across our region.”

To find out more about the Safety Centre charity and how you can support our work contact us on info@safetycentre.co.uk. To talk to us about our education packages and how your school can get involved contact our education team on educationteam@safetycentre.co.uk or call 01908 263009.

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24/11/2022
Firework Safety

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Celebrate With Fireworks Safely This Bonfire Night

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Have Firework Safety In Mind This Bonfire Night Weekend!

Fireworks are fantastic to watch. The bright colours that light up the dark sky make it a truly wonderful spectacle.

While it is safer to go to displays that have been officially organised, as these have all the safety measure put in place, we can understand the appeal of wanting your own personal firework display at home. However, with all the fun and excitement taking place we don’t always think about whether we are being or staying safe. That is why this weekend we want you to keep firework safety in mind.

Whether you are building a bonfire or getting ready to host your own firework display, we have some great top tips to help make sure you are able to #celebratesafely

Remember, Remember Your Firework Safety 101

Bonfires and fireworks can be dangerous, especially when they are not handled with care. Before setting up your display ask yourself:

Where You Are Planning To Set Up?

Take a look at the area you are considering to use. Are there any nearby fences, sheds or hedges that could be caught by the flames of a bonfire or a misdirected firework? Is the space large enough so that people watching and animals are out of harms way? Is there an area where you can keep water should you need it at any point during the night? Will the clothes you will be wearing be loose fitting?

Asking yourself these questions will make you aware of any potential fire hazards or accidents that could occur. The last thing you want to do on a joyous Bonfire Night is call out the fire service or take a trip to A&E.

Will You Be Using Sparklers?

Sparklers are a great way for children to get involved with the celebrations. The bright spark can almost make it appear as though you are creating art when you move it through the air. At the same time however, they come with their own risks, which we always need to have in mind. They might not appear to, but sparklers can get very hot, which can cause serious burns when they are not handled with properly.

Make sure to supervise children at all times and keep a bucket of water nearby so that children can put their sparkler in once they are finished with it. It is also very important that sparklers are never given to children under the age of 5.

Fireworks Safety Expert or Newbie

Whether you have handled fireworks for many years or are doing it for the first time, it is important to make sure you read the instructions that come with them. Each type of firework will come with their own instructions so read them all as they could be different. Make sure you know what the safe distance to light a firework is and never return to a firework once lit, even if it is not working. It is also important to remember that fireworks need to be directed away from spectators and while you may already know this, you must make sure the area you are using gives you the space to do this.

If you are having a bonfire, make sure there is one person always looking after it. Just like a lit candle, you must never leave it unattended. It is also important you don’t use things like paraffin or petrol to start the fire as they are very dangerous and highly flammable. Fires created with these can get out of hand and spread very quickly as they are powerful accelerants.

What Should You Do Afterwards?

Once all the celebrations have finished, you will then need to know how to dispose of your fireworks and how to out put out your bonfire.

You may think that it is fine to put fireworks in the bin once they have been used. However, it is important to remember that fireworks may still be hot and could cause a fire. Make sure at the end of the night all fireworks, including those that didn’t work are cooled in water for a couple of hours before you bag them up and put them in the bin.

If you are having a bonfire, make sure you put it out completely by pouring cold water all over it. Never leave it to go out by itself unattended.

Whatever you are planning on doing this weekend, we hope you all celebrate safely.

More Information

For more information about our education tours, school outreach sessions, first aid training or centre hire, please do get in touch. You can do this either by calling us on 01908 263009 or emailing bookings@safetycentre.co.uk.

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02/11/2022
Halloween Safety – Be Seen On Halloween!
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Halloween Safety – Are You Ready For The Spooky Season?

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Halloween Safety – Celebrate The Spooky Season Safely

There is no better way to end the month of October than by celebrating Halloween.

Inspired by the upcoming spooky spectacle, we’re talking about Halloween Safety in what we are calling #BeSeenOnHalloween!

Whether you are hoping to receive tricks or treats, we want to give you some great tips for making sure you can celebrate Halloween safely.

Carving Pumpkins

October marks the season for carving pumpkins into spooky faces or works of art. It’s a truly messy activity full of fun that can be enjoyed by everyone. We certainly enjoy it here at The Safety Centre. However, it is important to make sure that we stay safe whilst we are doing this.

Make sure you when you are carving you:
- Are in an area that is well lit. You need to be able to see everything clearly, especially if you are planning to use a knife to do all of the carving.
- Make sure all of your tools, pumpkin and hands are kept dry. Carving pumpkins is a messy business and can make surfaces slippery, increasing the risk of you cutting or injuring yourself.
- Keep sharp objects out of reach and out of sight of children. If you are allowing them the carve the pumpkin, make sure you supervise them at all times.
- Consider using a pumpkin carving kit. These kits are designed to be used to carve pumpkins and are much easier to use than sharp knives.
Treat Candles With Care

Candles are popular when celebrating Halloween, often being used in pumpkins to give them a spooky glow.

However, it is important to remember that candles can be dangerous, especially when left unattended. The flickering flame can get into all kinds of mischief, leading to the possibility of fires starting, or serious burns like the ones experienced by Claudia Winkleman’s daughter.

If you are planning on using candles, please make sure you:
- Put the flame out before leaving the room.
- Never leave them within reach of small children or animals. A small bump is all it takes to lead to a nasty accident occurring, especially since many costumes are considered toys and aren’t flame retardant.
- Keep candles away from curtains or decorations. Make sure you do the same for any decorations you have outside as a gust of wind can make a small flame much bigger.
- Consider using LED candles as a great alternative that can be left unattended. However, please still make sure that these are out of reach and sight of children and animals.
Going Out Trick Or Treating

One of the best parts about Halloween is the large amount of sweets you get from trick or treating!

However, let’s not forget that the majority of trick or treating is done when it is dark. A dark night may be a great time for Halloween, but not for being seen. At The Safety Centre, we always say that it is not easy to see everyone when it gets darker, especially if they are wearing dark clothes. It is important to remember that drivers will still be using the roads and may not be able to see you, which can be dangerous. #BeSeenOnHalloween!

To avoid any accidents, make sure you either wear or have something bright on you to make it easier for them to spot you, such as a reflective coat, armband or flashing lights.

If you are planning to let your children go out with their friends without you, just remember to tell them to:
- Stick to routes that are familiar to them.
- Tell you:
Where they are going

Who they are going with

What time they will be back

If these change at any point during the night, make sure you ask them to update you as soon as they can.

More Information

For more information about the educational services we offer, please get in touch with The Safety Centre team on 01908 263009 or email bookings@safetycentre.co.uk

Happy Halloween!

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21/10/2022
Early Intervention Knife Crime Sessions Funded By Heart Of Bucks

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Safety Centre Receives Funding To Deliver Knife Crime Sessions

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Funded Early Intervention Knife Crime Sessions To Be Delivered To School Children In Buckinghamshire

We are delighted to announce that The Safety Centre has received funding to deliver Early Intervention Knife Crime outreach education sessions to Year 5 and 6 children in schools across Buckinghamshire!

The funding will help our brilliant education team to reach out to schools across Buckinghamshire and provide children with essential safety education around the complex topic of knife crime.

Early Intervention Knife Crime Awareness

Tragically, recent news has highlighted the need for children to receive specialist education around the challenging topic of knife crime. The choice to carry a knife has life changing consequences that need to be highlighted, explored and explained in an age appropriate, sensitive way. Out highly qualified education team creates safe spaces for open conversations about a topic that can be very difficult to talk about.

Our session, which has been delivered across schools has received high praise for the way it addresses such a sensitive subject. Children are empowered by the session, giving them the confidence to make safe, positive decisions. They also feel reassured, knowing they have a support network they can reach out to if they need help.

Our mission at The Safety Centre Charity is for all children, young people and adults to have access to interactive, immersive and memorable safety education and training, enabling safe and flourishing communities. We are delighted that we are able to extend our reach further into Buckinghamshire through the help of this funding.

Sarah Surridge, Marketing Manager at the Safety Centre said

‘We’re thrilled to have received funding from The Heart of Bucks Community Foundation, enabling our education team to deliver life-saving early intervention knife crime education across Buckinghamshire. These sessions help young people make safe choices for themselves, their families and the communities they are living and growing up in. Having safe spaces to talk about these life changing decisions is essential as we support our communities to thrive through essential life-saving education.’

Funding Received From Heart Of Bucks

We are very grateful for the incredible support given by the Heart of Bucks Community Foundation.

The Heart of Bucks Community Foundation ensures their funds support individuals and organisations who will positively impact those in need across its county. Since it began in 2000, it has awarded over £10 million pounds to local causes.

Henry Allmand, CEO of the Heart Of Bucks Community Foundation said

‘We are delighted to fund the Safety Centre and the important work they are doing. The Knife Crime Early Intervention Sessions will protect our communities now and in the future. Together with Buckinghamshire Council, we are committed to providing vital funding towards community safety projects such as this, transforming Buckinghamshire for the better.’

More Information

If you would like more information about our in-school sessions, first aid training or visits to our education centre, Hazard Alley, please contact a member of the team on 01908 263009 or email bookings@safetycentre.co.uk.

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20/10/2022
Tragic Online Safety News Highlights Importance of Safety Education

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Tragic Online Safety News Highlights Importance of Safety Education

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Devastating Online Safety News

Recent news headlines about the heartache felt by families like Archie Battersbee and Molly Russel affected by the devastating impact of deadly social media challenges and resources, highlights the ongoing need for safety education for children and young people as they navigate the online world. Online challenges like the blackout challenge Archie Battersbee is believed to be copying, have been in the news recently as parents, carers & support networks of children and young people become aware of the dangers of online content readily available to young people. Sadly reports like this make the need for early online safety education for children and young people even more vital. With nearly 60% of children aged 3-15 using social media, their ability to safely navigate the internet is essential.

Online Safety Education

At the Safety Centre Charity, which has been running for 28 years, our highly trained and experienced education team work with primary aged children in an age appropriate and sensitive way, creating safe spaces for complicated topics like online safety education. Walking young people through the dangers of being online, how to protect your personal data, how strangers can reach out to you on online platforms, what it means to be a cyber bully and how important it is to speak with people you trust about anything you see online that you don’t think is right like dangerous online challenges. This potentially life saving safety education, which is tailored for different primary age groups empowers young people to use and enjoy the internet in a safe way.

Sarah Marketing Manager at the Safety Centre said, ‘As we increasingly welcome devices into our daily lives, unavoidably children and young people have access at an earlier age to online content which can be dangerous, inappropriate and occasionally deadly. The horrific experiences of Archie and Molly’s family’s highlight the vital importance of online safety education for children and young people as they grow up with technology. Our online safety education programmes delivered at our education centre Hazard Alley and in schools across the region are lifesaving tools for primary students to help them manage and enjoy their online experiences whilst keeping themselves and their friends safe.’

Reporting Dangerous Online Content

If you ever see online content that you think is inappropriate you can report it here and to CEOP here.

Book your Online Safety Session Today

Call our bookings team on 01908 263009 or email educationteam@safetycentre.co.uk to book your next online safety course and to discuss our range of safety education sessions available in schools across our region.

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14/10/2022
October Half Term Family Tours At Safety Centre!

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Safety Centre To Run Family Tours In October Half Term!

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Family Tours This October Half Term!

We’re delighted to share that we will be running family tours this October half term!

Tours will take place on Monday 24th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October.

We are very excited to be opening our doors this October half term for our family tours! Families to visit our interactive education centre and experience our famous Hazard Alley Tour.

At the Safety Centre, we are all about empowering people through the life-saving safety skills and knowledge we share on our tours.

October half term is sure to be a treat now that you can book your visit to Safety Centre, Hazard Alley!

*All of our tours have now been fully booked* We look forward to welcoming everyone next week.

Family Tours At The Safety Centre

Just like our school visits, you will be guided around each of our safety scenarios by one of our friendly volunteer guides. You will learn about the risks and potential dangers we face in every day life and the things you can do to keep yourself and your friends, family and community safe.

From understanding the importance of smoke detectors and keeping your personal information safe to learning how to cross the road safely and how fast a train can travel, there will be lots for you to discover.

Children will also get the incredible opportunity to make a practise 999. During this call they will need to remember what emergency service their require, where the accident has taken place and what has happened. An amazing skill that could save a life in a real emergency.

Is there any better place to visit during half term?

Details and FAQs

Family tours are for children aged 6- 11 years old and their responsible adult aged 18 or over. Children must be accompanied by an adult for their tour of the centre.

We will have tickets available on:

Monday 24th, Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th October in the morning and afternoon. You can purchase these here.

Who is this tour for? Tours are for children aged between 6 years to 11 years and their responsible adult aged 18 or over who must accompany them during their tour. Adults are not able to attend the tours on their own without a child.

Can we buy tickets for younger siblings? Unfortunately our centre does not have facilities for children under 6 years old or babies/toddlers. Our tours are designed for primary aged children in years 2-6 (aged 6-11) and our safety scenarios are not suitable for younger children.

Will the tour be suitable for older siblings over 11 years old? Our tours are designed for primary aged children between 6-11 years old so unfortunately older children are unable to attend.

Where can I park? We have free onsite parking outside the front of our building. There is also an overflow carpark at the back of our building. If you are using this carpark, please walk around to the front of our centre by using the grey gate at the side of our building.

Disabled access: Our centre is wheelchair friendly and we also have a disabled access toilet on site.

We have a child with SEN how will you support us during our tour? Please include any SEN information that you’d like our teams to be aware of when completing your booking. Our staff will seek to adapt your tour to ensure your group enjoys your visit to Hazard Alley. Please call our team on 01908 263009 to discuss any questions you have around your booking.

What time do we need to arrive? Please arrive 20 minutes before the start of your tour to get settled into groups. You may be grouped with others depending on the size of your booking party. Groups will be made of 6 people.

Can we bring dogs? The only animals permitted in the centre are guide dogs.

Is there a café? Sadly we do not have a café on site. You are welcome to bring drinks and snacks to eat before the tour begins but will not be able to take these with you into Hazard Alley.

Is there somewhere to leave bags? Please only bring essential items that you can carry into our education centre. We do have a briefing room where you can leave coats and drinks bottles but these will be left at your own risk. The Safety Centre Charity takes no responsibility for the loss of any personal items you bring into the centre.

Is there a gift shop? Yes! Gift bags rang between £1 to £5 and can be purchased by cash or card.

Do you have toilets? Yes we do. We have female and male toilets and a disabled toilet.

Looking For Further Information?

If you have a question that isn’t included above or want to find out more information about the other services we provide, please contact a member of our friendly team on 01908 263009 or email bookings@safetycentre.co.uk

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10/10/2022
Cycle To School Week Safety Tips!
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It’s Cycle To School Week! Are You Making A Pledge To Cycle More?

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Cycle To School Safely This Week By Checking Out Our Top Tips!

Cycle to School week is the perfect time to get out your bike and try a new way of getting to school or work. We know that travelling by bike is a great way to be healthy and reduce the number of cars on our roads, helping to reduce the impact we have on global warming.

However, it can be very daunting for us to make the step to do this, especially if we are close to busy roads. In Milton Keynes, we are fortunate enough to have redways that we can use when we are cycling, but it is important to recognise that not every place has them and they might not be near where we need to travel.

With this in mind you may feel that it is easier to use the car instead, but don’t let this stop you from making a healthier choice. Our top tips below are here to help empower you with the knowledge to feel confident to cycle safely.

Safety Centre’s Top Tips For Cycling Safely

Do A Bike Safety Check

How do we know our bikes are safe for us to ride? It might not seem like much, but doing these simple checks beforehand ensures that you are staying safe, even before your journey has started.
1. How are my tyres? Check each tyre for for any punctures, gashes or debris that might be stuck in them. If this all seems ok check your tyre pressure.
2. How are my brakes? Check your brake pads, have they worn away?
3. How are my wheels? What happens to your wheels if you spin them? Are they ok or can you see them sticking?
For a more in-depth cycle safety check, Cyclescheme have a useful breakdown of what to look for. The best part is it only takes 2 minutes.

Wear The Right Cycle Clothing

A great fitting cycle helmet and bright clothing go hand in hand with cycling.

As we say at The Safety Centre, our head contains a very important brain, so we need to protect it. Wearing a cycle helmet does this, so it is essential that we have one. It is also important that we wear bright clothing. Staying bright means we can stay being seen and that is important when we are out and about on the roads, especially as we are approaching winter when the days start to get darker quicker.

Plan Your Route!

It doesn’t matter if you are walking, cycling or using a scooter to get to school, planning your route is an essential step in ensuring you choose the safest route. Take a look at the redways (if you have them) that are closest to you and any road crossings that you might be able to use.

Get Around MK have a route planner that is really useful. As well as showing you how to get to your destination on a map, they also have a break down of directions that you can use to help identify the specific road names. They also have a map of all the redways in the area.

Remember, it never hurts to plan more than one route just in case your usual route is blocked off.

Know Your Hand Signals!

It is really important to communicate with other road users when you are out and about on your bike. You may have seen many cyclists stretch out their arms to the side to indicate to other that they are turning. However, there are many other signals out there to let other vehicles know if you are slowing down or stopping.

Road Cycling UK have a handy guide that you can use.

Have Some Bikeability Training

If you are still a little nervous, you can always opt for some bikeability training. This can help to build your skills, knowledge and confidence on roads when you are out and about on your bicycle. They have a variety of courses you can choose, from the level 1 basics to the more advanced cycle skills of level 3.

Interested In Finding Out More Information?

At The Safety Centre, we know the value of safety education and cover many topics, including cycle safety. If you would like to find out more information about our amazing tours, in-school classroom sessions or first aid training, please get in touch with us on 01908 263009 or bookings@safetycentre.co.uk.

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04/10/2022
New Year, New Opportunities To Talk About Safety Education

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New Year, New Opportunities To Talk About Safety Education

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Welcome To A New Academic Year, Let’s Talk About Safety Education!

Each new academic year brings with it an excellent opportunity to open up conversations about safety with children. Crossing roads, online safety, the dangers of open water and fires are just some of the potential risks children need to be aware of. However, it is equally important for them to know what to do if they are in challenging situations and who they can turn to.

Whether you have a topic relating to safety, want to cover essential parts of your PSHE curriculum, or feel your students would benefit overall, we are the place to visit.

As seen in the summer edition of the School Travel Organiser, our amazing immersive education centre centre covers 11 vital safety topics. These topics equip your pupils with the knowledge to empower them to make safer choices as they venture out into the world around them.

Book Your Visit

As a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge holder, we not only have quality education outside the classroom but we also help to reduce your paperwork, making it easier to take your pupils off-site. Therefore, visiting us will not only make covering essential safety and PSHE topics easier, it will also be a fun and educational experience for all. The best part is, children get to experience this learning in a realistic and immersive environment.

Schools can visit us for half a day or take their learning to a whole new level by choosing a whole day. These visits have an additional online safety classroom session.

Tours are lead by our dedicated volunteer tour guides who teach children the life-saving education we are known for. Our online safety sessions are age appropriate and taught in our new classroom by a member of our education team.

As the world’s first and region’s leading safety education charity there’s nowhere better for your next trip!

All content is created and taught by our education team so all you have to do is book a date to visit us. You can do this by clicking here and filling out one of our booking forms.

We teach safety education so you don’t have to.

In School Safety Sessions Available

Already booked your school outings for this year? Why not book one of our In-School Safety Sessions and have us come out to you.

Taught by our incredible education team, we cover a variety of essential safety topics that your students can access in the classroom. From our very popular online safety session, designed for all age groups, we also cover age specific topics. These sessions include emergency services, early knife crime intervention, gas safety and drug and alcohol safety. All sessions are taught in an age appropriate, engaging way, creating safe spaces for vital conversations that could save a student’s life.

To find out more about what we offer, check out our sessions in school page.

Interested In Finding Out More?

For more information about visits or any of our other services, call us on 01908 263009 or email us at bookings@safetycentre.co.uk. Our dedicated team love talking all things safety and are ready to get your safety education covered for this academic year.

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06/09/2022
Back To School Safety
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Back To School Safety

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Back To School Safety

We’re talking about back to school safety this week, as children and families prepare to go back to school.

Whether you are starting somewhere new or returning for another year, our top safety tips and advice are there to help support you as you kick start the new academic year.

Walking To School

Our roads may be safer than they were a few years ago, but it doesn’t change how important it is to learn about road safety, especially when we are walking to school for the first time by ourselves.

The latest changes to the Highway Code make pedestrians a priority at crossings, including junctions, before cyclists, horse riders and cars. However, as we always say at the Safety Centre, even if we are being safe, it does not mean that everyone around us is being safe. Accidents can still happen, and according to RoSPA, 39 fatal accidents on the road in 2019 were children aged 15 and under.

So, if you are planning to walk to school make sure to:

Plan Your Route To School

Planning your route is a great way of finding the quickest and safest way to school. You can locate where the road crossings are, as well as avoid the places that you shouldn’t cross. Once you have planned your route, we also recommend that you practise it with a parent or carer. This can help you feel more confident and avoid making unsafe decisions.

Look For Multiple Ways To Get To School

Sometimes, the route we would normally take might be cut off due to road repairs or even accidents. In cases such as this, we would have to find an alternative path to get to school. Unexpected events like this can cause us to feel worried or stressed, which may lead to us making unsafe decisions. By practising multiple routes, you will always have another option.

Stay Bright, Stay Seen

Wearing bright clothing makes it easier for all road users to see you, especially when you are walking home after school. Whilst school uniforms are usually dark in colour, there are other bright things we could wear, such as a coat or bag. You can add bright accessories, such as a reflective keyring or strap to your bag. It might not seem like much, but this can make all the difference.

Be Free From Distractions

In order to cross the road safely, we need to use our eyes and ears. If we are too busy looking at our phones or listening to music, we may miss oncoming danger. Stay free from distractions and get to school safely.

Create a Hand…..A Helping Hand

There can be times when you feel sad, worried or stressed about things that are happening at home or school. In times such as these it is important to tell someone.

At the Safety Centre, we call this the Helping Hand. Your thumb represents yourself, as there are times when we can fix the problem. However, if it is something we need help with, each finger on our hand represents a group of adults you could turn to.

Why not take the time to think about who you would include on your hand? If you aren’t too sure, why not check out some our examples below to help give you an idea.

Index Finger

The index finger represents adults you would find at home. This could be your mum, dad or carer. You might even live with an adult brother or sister.

Middle Finger

The middle finger refers to people in our wider family, such as our grandparents, uncles and aunties. This can also include any adult cousins that you are close to.

Ring Finger

Your ring finger finger includes any adult you feel you can trust at school. It could be a teacher, teaching assistant, headteacher or lunchtime supervisor.

Little Finger

The last, but certainly not least, little finger represents any other adults that you know. It could be your friend’s parents, a neighbour or activity leader.

If you are not able to reach anyone face to face, Childline is there online or on the phone, all day, everyday.

Remember, there is nothing so awful that you cannot talk to someone about it. If you feel that you are not being heard, keep trying until someone listens to you.

The Power Of Saying No

No might seem like an easy word to say but we don’t always feel like we can, especially when it comes to our friends.

Friendships are really important to us and it is only natural that we want to fit in, but it is also important to recognise when this might lead to unsafe choices and negative consequences.

We may not realise it but our friends can influence us, shaping the way we behave and make decisions. Changing the way we think, feel or act in order to fit in with or make a person or group of people happy is known as peer pressure. This isn’t always bad as they could help to change your view of a situation to make it more positive, but there are occasions when it can be.

When we are in situations where friends are encouraging us to do something that makes us uncomfortable or that we know is wrong, it can be difficult to know what to do. Especially if the rest of your friends are doing it. You may feel worried that by not joining in you might loose your friends or be the target for bullying. These feelings are very common, but there are steps you can take to help you. Remember, it is never ok to fit in with people at the expense of harming yourself or others.

Think! Is The Choice I’m About To Make Right Or Wrong?

There will be times when this is more obvious than others, but that won’t make it any less difficult. Our bodies are often very helpful in these situations with sending out early warning signs, such as an increased heart beat, shaking and feeling sick. These appear when we are scared or nervous and are there to tell us that the situation we are in might not be safe.

We can also ask ourselves how this choice will affect:
- Ourselves
- Our future
- Our family
- The people around us
- Our community
If any of the above would be affected in a negative way due to a choice that we would make, it can help to give us the confidence to say No.

Walk Away

Sometimes the easiest thing to do is walk away from the situation. It is easier if others join you, but don’t let this stop you if they don’t.

Use Your Helping Hand

Think about the people you could tell. They will be able to help you make the right decision, or open up a safe space for you to relay your concerns with your friends.

To Find Out More

For more information about our amazing Hazard Alley tour or any of our training courses, contact us on bookings@safetycentre.co.uk.

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30/08/2022