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  • Family Tours

    Family Tours

    Family Tours of Hazard Alley Are Back!

    Here at The Safety Centre, we are all about empowering people through the life-saving safety skills and knowledge that we share on our tours. We are delighted to announce that Family Tours are back during this October Half Term!

    We are thrilled to be opening our doors once again, to welcome families to Hazard Alley to enjoy our fun and interactive educational tours which will take place on Monday 28th and Wednesday 30th October. Book your tickets here. To avoid disappointment, please book your tickets early for the chance to experience our famous Hazard Alley Tour!

    ** If you would like to come in a group please make one booking so that we can keep you together for your tour.**

    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 emergency phone call. 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.

    Facts and Info:

    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 School aged children in Years 2-6 (aged 6-11). Our safety scenarios are not suitable for younger children, who are under the age of 6 years old.

    Will the tour be suitable for older siblings over 11 years old? Our tours are designed for Primary School aged children between 6-11 years old only, 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 SEND. How will you support us during our tour? Please include any SEND 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 15 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 you will not be able to take these with you into Hazard Alley.

    Is there somewhere to leave bags? Please only bring essential items with you, 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 is unable to take responsibility for the loss of any personal items and valuables that you bring into the centre.

    Is there a gift shop? Yes! Gift bags range 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

  • Safety Centre Celebrates 30th Birthday With Launch Of Violence Against Women And Girls Programme For 20,000 School Children

    Safety Centre Celebrates 30th Birthday With Launch Of Violence Against Women And Girls Programme For 20,000 School Children

    Celebrating 30 Years Of Lifesaving Learning With VAWG Programme

    The Safety Centre charity is launching a pioneering Violence Against Women & Girls Education programme to celebrate its 30th year of delivering lifesaving safety education. The safety education charity, which specialises in immersive interactive safety education, will deliver the pilot programme to over 20,000 11-13 year olds over the next 3 years and is seeking support from national funders to expand the programme across the UK, educating more young people on this vital subject.

    The programme will ensure that children, young people, their parents and teachers recognise the importance of equity, respect and personal safety. Helping to create a culture of positive behaviours amongst young people, enabling students to discuss what’s acceptable, and how to react if they see something they know isn’t right.

    The Safety Centre has received £98,170 from the Milton Keynes Community Foundation to pilot this project in Milton Keynes. The charity is seeking additional support from regional and national funders to deliver the programme into schools across the country.

     

    Maya Joseph-Hussain CEO of the Safety Centre said,

    ‘We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Violence Against Women & Girls safety education programme for primary and secondary school students. This education programme will create an empowered community to have courageous conversations, increasing their understanding of the individual impact of their actions, which can make a big difference in their communities and wider society and support women and girls for years to come. As a White Ribbon accredited organisation the Safety Centre is committed to supporting and empowering young people across the country to understand the risks around Violence Against Women & Girls, for victims and perpetrators.

    We’d like to thank Milton Keynes Community Foundation for their support funding this project with a three-year strategic grant, enabling us to empower local children. We hope the charity’s investment in our safety education work in our hometown will inspire other funders to support us educating children across the country. We are launching a fundraising appeal to ensure we are here for children and young people today and in the future. Without ongoing support children and young people will miss out on education that could save their lives.’

    The charity is also celebrating 30 years of lifesaving learning, delivering safety education to children, young people and adults. The charity started in January 1994 with its interactive safety education centre, the first in the world, Hazard Alley which still operates today. The charity works to create safe flourishing communities for the future, teaching children, young people and adults safety skills for everyday life and emergency situations.

    Support The Safety Centre

    We’re calling on businesses and individuals to support our work to ensure that safety education can continue for children today and in the future. Support our work here. 

  • Safety Centre Wins Thames Valley Awards Charity Of The Year

    Safety Centre Wins Thames Valley Awards Charity Of The Year

    Safety Centre Wins Charity Of The Year Award

    Awards Update

    We’re excited to share that the Safety Centre has won the Thames Valley Business & Communities Awards  Charity of the Year award! This award celebrates the achievements of charities across Thames Valley and their impact across the region. Receiving regional recognition for our early intervention and prevention safety education work is an important moment for the Safety Centre.

    Chief Executive Maya Joseph-Hussain said,

    Winning the Thames Valley Business & Community Awards is a fantastic achievement for the Safety Centre. As we head towards 30 years of delivering lifesaving safety education, this recognition of our lifesaving work is so important. It’s recognition that our team of expert educators and inspiring volunteers are very proud of. Safety education is an essential life skill for young people and we’re excited to receive regional support and acknowledgement for our lifesaving work.

    Alec Jones-hall, Director of Thames Valley Business and Community Awards said

    We are proud and excited to be celebrating outstanding achievement across the region and rewarding those who are making a huge impact throughout the Thames Valley. It is also a time for the business community to come together, not only to celebrate the accomplishments of those shortlisted and the deserving winners of each category, but also to mark the fact that we all continue to play a vital role in the success of our region and that its future achievements will be built on the foundations we lay today.

    Early Intervention & Prevention Safety Education

    The Safety Centre specialises in early intervention and prevention safety education. This work is designed to protect children, young people and adults across the Thames Valley and beyond. Empowering them with the tools and skills to make safe choices in everyday life and in emergency situations. Safety education is delivered into schools and at our immersive safety education centre Hazard Alley, based in Milton Keynes. Sessions delivered in primary and secondary schools focus on lifesaving topics, including knife crime, drug and alcohol safety and online safety across the South East and beyond.

    Sarah Surridge, Marketing & Communications Manager said,

    Support from the Thames Valley Business and Community Awards is an important step as we work to support even more young people with safety education throughout the region. No child will be left behind. Our safety education is there for everyone and we look forward to working with more schools across the Thames Valley to deliver lifesaving learning that supports the national curriculum.

    Find Out More About How The Safety Centre Can Support You

    We’re here to support schools keep children and young people safe. Call us today to speak about the safety education you’d like delivered into your school or to arrange a visit to our immersive education centre Hazard Alley.

    To find out more about the Safety Centre visit www.safetycentre.co.uk call 01908 263009 or email bookings@safetycentre.co.uk to book your visit.

    Safety Centre Charity of the Year Awards

  • Online Safety Parent And Carer Workshops

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    Parent and Carer Knife Crime And Online Safety Workshops 

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    Virtual Workshops To Support Parents and Carers- Free and Paid

    Join us for a virtual workshop to help you support your children. We currently have two workshops on offer- online safety and knife crime awareness. Knife crime sessions are free of charge and online safety costs £5 per device. Sessions help adults support their young people by starting lifesaving conversations on how to stay safe as young people become more independent. Book your spaces here- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/safetycentrecharityhazardalley

    Monthly 45 Minute Sessions To Fit Around Your Diary

    Sessions run over lunch times and in the evening on a variety of dates- book your session here.

    Knife Crime Awareness

    Are you concerned about Knife crime? Do you have children developing independence and going out on their own? This Sessions from the Safety Centre would like to support Parents and Carers with early conversations about Knife Crime. The session looks at some of the facts and misconceptions about Knife Crime in England, how it can impact a child’s life, as well as signposting where you can access support. The session lasts for approximately 45 minutes, is delivered via Zoom and a link to access further resources is provided to those that join the session.

    The Session Includes:

    • What is Knife Crime?
    • Laws and consequences around Knife Crime.
    • Why young people carry knives and reasons for getting involved, including exploitation and county lines
    • How to support young people – identifying it’s happening, places of support, conversations to have.

    Online Safety

    Have you bought a new device for your children, grandchildren or a young person? Do you know how to help them stay safe when they use it? Join us for a 45 minute virtual or face to face online safety workshop in January for top tips and up to date advice about staying safe online.

    These online safety sessions have been specially designed for parents and carers to support children and young people as they explore the online world. The sessions are perfect for those who’ve just bought devices as Christmas presents for children or those who want to understand more about keeping their whole household safe online whilst still enjoying using devices. The session costs £5 per person plus booking fees. Sessions lasts for 45 minutes and focus on the positive elements of using technology as well as the risks children can face online.

    This short introductory session covering the risks involved in online usage will include:

    • Apps and Games
    • Oversharing
    • Live streaming
    • Grooming
    • Cyberbullying
    • Sexting
    • What parents can do – including setting parental controls, monitoring apps, conversations, and family agreements.
    • Where to go for help

    Resources will be shared including links to family agreements and a wide range of online tools to help start family conversations about staying safe online.

    Please note- sessions are aimed at adults over 18 and are not suitable for children to watch or participate in.

    Book your spaces here- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/safetycentrecharityhazardalley

    Safety Centre Parent Online Safety Workshop

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  • White Ribbon Day 2023

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    White Ribbon Day 2023

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    The 25th November marks White Ribbon Day. As a White Ribbon Accredited organisation the Safety Centre is working alongside White Ribbon UK to #ChangeTheStory. Supporting the global campaign to challenge behaviour and end men’s abuse and violence against women and girls. With the aim to stop violence before it starts. We do this in many ways with our focus of enabling men and boys to be changemakers.

    At the Safety Centre we have a team of White Ribbon male ‘Ambassadors’ and female ‘Champions’. They work to share the message that together, we can prevent violence against women and girls, building a better future together.

    What is the White Ribbon Campaign?

    The White Ribbon Campaign is an international campaign. It started in Canada after the École Polytechnique massacre, a tragic event that occurred on December 6, 1989, in Montreal. A gunman targeted women in the college, killing 14 female students and injuring several others. The attack was motivated by the perpetrator’s misogynistic beliefs.

    The White Ribbon Campaign launched in 1991, encouraging men to wear white ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. The campaign quickly gained traction and has grown into an international movement, advocating for awareness, education, and action to eliminate all forms of violence directed at women. The white ribbon itself became a powerful emblem of solidarity and a visible pledge to stand against violence.

    The Statistics In The UK:

    • Nearly 1 in 4 girls in mixed sex schools have had experiences of unwanted sexual touching
      in school. (EVAW)
    • 6 in 10 women have felt harassed in the gym by a man. (The Gym-timidation Report)
    • 30% of women have experienced workplace harassment, with 81% reporting that they had
      been harassed by a man/men. (Government Equalities Office)
    • 1.7 million women experienced domestic abuse in the year ending March 2022. (ONS)

    How You Can Get Involved:

    • Wear a White Ribbon
    • Make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls. It takes 30 seconds and symbolises your personal commitment to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls.
    • Call out inappropriate language – use gender neutral language yourself.
    • Learn how to, and call out, sexist ‘banter’.
    • Make sure that you know how to signpost people to services, when appropriate.
    • Save the Domestic Abuse Helpline in your phone and signpost to it when needed.
    • Use social media and share White Ribbon UK’s posts with your followers.
    • Become a White Ribbon UK Ambassador or Champion
    • Consider whether your workplace could become White Ribbon Accredited or a Supporter Organisation

    White Ribbon Facts:

    1. The Symbolic White Ribbon: The white ribbon, worn prominently on the 25th November and throughout the year serves as a visual commitment to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women. It is a simple yet powerful gesture that unites people in a common cause.
    2. Raising Awareness: White Ribbon Day serves as a platform to educate communities about the prevalence of domestic violence and its devastating impact on individuals and society. Events, campaigns, and educational initiatives are organized to shine light on the signs of abuse, challenge stereotypes, and encourage open conversations.
    3. Empowering Through Education: Education plays a pivotal role in eradicating violence. By fostering awareness and understanding about healthy relationships, consent, and gender equality, we equip individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to break the cycle of abuse. Schools, workplaces, and communities can become hubs for education and change.
    4. Community Involvement: White Ribbon Day encourages community engagement and collaboration. It is a call to action for individuals, businesses, and organizations to work together in creating safe spaces, offering support to survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable. Community-driven initiatives contribute to building a society that values respect and equality.
    5. Breaking the Silence: One of the core principles of White Ribbon Day is breaking the silence surrounding domestic violence. It urges everyone to speak up against abuse, support survivors, and challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours. By fostering a culture of openness, we empower victims to seek help and create an environment where violence is not tolerated.

    To find out more about the White Ribbon campaign visit the White Ribbon website here.

    White Ribbon Day

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  • Santa’s Grotto At The Safety Centre

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    Santa’s Grotto At The Safety Centre 

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    Visit Santa This December At The Safety Centre!!

    Santa is visiting the Safety Centre for two days of family fun on the 19th and 20th December and we can’t wait to see you all!! Pick a time slot and join us for a 45 minute Christmas experience including two Christmas themed activities taking place on the iconic Hazard Alley high street, a visit with Santa and a present to take home. Book your tickets today.

    Click here to book your tickets >>>>>

    Prices 

    Child tickets £22.50 (children aged 1- 17 years old). All under 18s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Activities will be suitable for children between 1-10 years but we welcome children of all ages to join in the fun.

    Adult tickets £5 (adult tickets can only be purchased with a child’s ticket)

    Babies in arms under 12 months £5 (must be purchased alongside an older child ticket).

    FAQs:

    How much do tickets cost?Tickets cost £22.50 for children and £5 for adults and £5 for babies. These prices include VAT and our VAT number is 716241458.

    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 have a disabled access toilet on site.

    Can we purchase photographs? Unfortunately we are not taking or selling professional photographs but our team will be available to take photos of your group with Santa for you using your own phones/cameras.

    Will Santa’s Grotto include a Hazard Alley tour? No, Santa’s Grotto does not include a Hazard Alley tour but Family Tours will be available again during the school holidays in 2024.

    Will there be food? No, there will be no food at this event.

    We have a child with SEN: Please include any SEN information that you’d like our teams to be aware of when completing your booking. 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 5 minutes before the start of your session.

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

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

    Do you have baby change facilities? We do not have baby change facilities but we do have a disabled toilet with a bed that can be used for changing. Please take any dirty nappies home with you.

    Is there somewhere to leave bags? Please only bring essential items that you can carry into our education centre. The Safety Centre Charity takes no responsibility for the loss or damage of any personal items you bring into the centre.

    Looking For Further Information? If you have a question or want to find out more information about the other services we provide, please contact a member of our team on 01908 263009 or email info@safetycentre.co.uk

    LOCATION

    Safety Centre Charity Hazard Alley, MK11 3ES

    Santa's Grotto Safety Centre

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  • Student Uses Life Saving Skills After Accident

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    Teaching Safety Skills For Life

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    We recently learnt about Adam’s story after his mum, Helen, got in touch with us. 14 year old Adam visited the Safety Centre when he was in KS 2 and has just started year 10 this September.

    Helen told us how her mum was driving Adam and his younger sister in her car at the end of the summer holidays when they were in a car accident. Adam’s nan wasn’t able to get out of the car due to the impact of the accident.

    Helen said

    Adam remained calm, kept everyone else calm and called the emergency services. He said he knew exactly what to do from his trip to Hazard Alley all those years ago – so I wanted to say thank you to your team and to let you know the impact a visit to you has even years later.

    My 12 year old daughter… didn’t know how to respond to the situation because she didn’t get a trip to Hazard Alley due to the pandemic.

    Everyone was ok, a few bruises and shaken up. The car is not so good and will most likely be written off. Tell your team to keep doing what you do because it definitely has an impact.

    Adam’s story highlights the long term impact of the safety education we deliver here at our education centre Hazard Alley and out into schools across the region. We know that learning through doing is the best way to absorb life skills so we know what to do when situations arise. Every time a visitor makes a practice 999 call at Hazard Alley they’re preparing themselves for real life situations when they urgently need help. As Helen said, giving the confidence to know what to do and how to get help.

    Sarah Surridge, Marketing and Communications Manager at the Safety Centre said

    Hearing Adam’s story reminds us of the importance of our work here at the Safety Centre charity. From visits to our education centre Hazard Alley to our sessions out in schools across the region there is so much to share with our young people about safety education that can help them in real life emergency situations and day to day life. We were pleased to learn that Adam’s visit gave him the skills and confidence to get the emergency help he needed after the car crash and that everyone was ok. If you’re reading this and think to yourself ‘my class needs this safety education’ please get in touch, we are here to help.

    Book your next visit to our education centre Hazard Alley today by clicking here or invite our education team into your school to teach about a range of safety education topics by emailing educationteam@safetycentre.co.uk or calling 01908 263009.

    Safety Centre Safety Skills For Life

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  • Water Safety Added To National Curriculum

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    Water Safety Added To National Curriculum 

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    Water safety education has been added into the national curriculum for primary students following the campaign of Beckie Ramsay whose son Dylan drowned from cold water shock in 2011

    Beckie Ramsay whose son Dylan drowned aged 13 from cold water shock has called the national network of Safety Centres teaching about water safety ‘essential for all young people to visit.’ Dylan drowned at Hill Top Quarry in Whittle-le-Woods, near Chorley, after getting into difficulty in the water when he was swimming with friends. The Safety Centre Alliance, a network of safety education charities across the country teach children and young people how to stay safe in daily life- including around the water. Beckie has been campaigning since Dylan’s death 12 years ago for water safety to be included in the national curriculum which has now been updated to teach about the dangers of the water.

    The Safety Centre Alliance was created to unite safety education charities across the country, delivering interactive, immersive safety education for children, young people and adults. The first charity was created in 1994 and the network inspires others from across the globe to spread safety education. Covering everyday safety topics from online safety, what to do in a house fire, crossing the road safely, water safety, how to call 999, first aid, the choices and consequences of knife crime, home safety, bullying and shoplifting and in car safety- visitors get safety skills that stay with them for life.

    Beckie Ramsay, Dylan’s mum said

    It’s truly amazing to finally see water safety being taken seriously over 12 years after losing my son Dylan to open water. As I’ve always said it is so important to learn about water safety, it’s as important as learning about the green cross code, stranger danger, fire and road safety. Learning could mean living! To know that many of these things and more are being taught under one roof at the Safety Centre and across the country through the Safety Centre Alliance is truly amazing. Had something like this been accessible to Dylan then just maybe my son would still be with us- about to celebrate his 26th birthday (17/10/2023) instead we will buy flowers and remember the good times. It’s essential for all young people to have this safety education.

    Maya Joseph Hussain Chair of the Safety Centre Alliance and CEO of the Safety Centre based in Milton Keynes said

    Beckie tragically has first-hand experience of what happens when our young people haven’t received key safety messages about the water. Cold water shock, rip tides and underwater currents are life threatening.  The Safety Centre Alliance works tirelessly to ensure visitors to our education centres are aware of the dangers of the water all year round and what to do in an emergency.

    Lives are being lost due to a lack of understanding about the dangers of the water- however beautiful the water looks- if you don’t have the knowledge about how to float, what to look out for or where its safe to swim, you could drown. The reality is specialist recovery teams are unlikely to make it in time if you get into difficulty in un-lifeguarded bodies of water before you drown. Others may enter the water to help you but they could drown too. We advise everyone to swim where there are lifeguards- at the beach or in the pool. No family wants to experience the horrific impact of losing a child like Beckie and the Alliance is doing all we can to stop this from happening.

    Find out more about our work at our education centre Hazard Alley or speak to our friendly team on 01908 263009.

    Dylan Ramsay

    Dylan Ramsay- image shared with permission from Beckie Ramsay.

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  • Continuing Knife Crime Education Vital For Safe Futures

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    Continuing Knife Crime Education Vital For Safe Futures

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    This month marks 30 years since the death of Stephen Lawrence who was murdered in a racist attack in London in 1993. In November 2022 Stephen Lawrence’s brother Dr Stuart Lawrence joined us at the Safety Centre to talk about the importance of our early intervention knife crime education programme to prevent future tragedies through learning. Our work here at the Safety Centre and across the region focuses on giving children, young people and adults the tools and knowledge to make safe choices and keep themselves, their communities and their futures’ safe. Our preventative education work helps build safe, flourishing communities today and tomorrow. However, this pioneering learning cannot carry on without the backing of funders and businesses to ensure the continued delivery of education sessions.

    Dr Lawrence said during his speech at the Safety Centre

    We never know when a young person we know or a young person someone else knows will be affected by knife crime. One fifth of all knife crime is committed between the ages of 11 and 17. That’s why early intervention is so important, if we can get out into our communities, speak to our young people and let them know the consequences of knife crime. Its not the consequences of today, not tomorrow, not a few weeks time but these things go on for years. (2023) will be 30 years since the death of Stephen and not a day goes past when I don’t think to myself (my son) is missing out on an uncle… on cousins that he could have had. And this is all through someone’s perception that the way to deal with things is through violence. We are only in control of ourselves, that’s all we can control. we can’t control anyone else, we can inform and we can try to educate, it comes down to each and every one of us making our own decisions, our own actions and holding ourselves responsible for them.

    Safety Centre Knife Crime Education Stuart Lawrence

    The Safety Centre’s Chief Executive Maya Joseph-Hussain said

    In the past two years we’ve educated 14,500 9-11 year olds about the challenging topic of knife crime in an age appropriate, tailored way. We want to continue to empower more children and young people to make positive, safe choices and reduce the impact of crime and vulnerability. Collectively our research shows some young people say that they carry a knife for protection or to make them feel safer, even though they wouldn’t think of using it. However, research has shown that you’re actually more likely to become a victim of crime if you’re carrying a knife. The Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice report, ‘Knife Crime Intervention – what works?’ said that current research suggests that education-based interventions hold the most promise for effectively addressing knife crime. Our early intervention education is the solution and we are here to help with prevention work at an early age to help young people make safe, lifesaving choices. Businesses and individuals can help us with funding to continue this pioneering work that will save lives.

    To support the Safety Centre continue this essential knife crime education work you can donate here or reach out to our team to talk about how you can support the Safety Centre on 01908 263009.

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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

    Safety Centre Hazard Alley Cycle To School

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  • Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth- Centre Closure 19 September 2022

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    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

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    Queen Elizabeth Statement Safety Centre Charity Hazard Alley

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    Queen Elizabeth Statement Safety Centre Charity Hazard Alley

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  • Oxford Brookes University Hire Safety Centre For Major Incident Training

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    Oxford Brookes University Hire Safety Centre For Major Incident Training

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    Major Incident Training For Paramedic Students At Safety Centre Charity Hazard Alley

    This week paramedic students from Oxford Brookes University had major incident training at The Safety Centre Charity’s immersive education centre, Hazard Alley. Students experienced the most realistic training available before starting their placements on active paramedic crews later this year. The Safety Centre’s education scenarios came to life with actors and mannequins with major wounds and medical emergencies for the students to triage.

    This is the second time students from Oxford Brookes have hired the safety centre for their life saving learning. This aligns perfectly with the Safety Centre Charity’s vision of a society where all children, young people and adults have access to interactive, immersive and memorable safety education and training, enabling safe and flourishing communities.

    Matthew Catterall, Principal Lecturer & Programme Lead – Paramedic Science at Oxford Brookes University said: “It’s been fantastic this week, our students love the centre. It makes it so real for them and the immersive scenarios  help them to practise their skills safely in really lifelike conditions. This also helps them with their non-technical skills like liaising with other medical teams and communicating with patients.”

    Sarah Surridge Marketing & Communications Manager at the Safety Centre Charity said “Imagine knife wounds, gunshot wounds, car crashes, serious falls, accidents on the train tracks, emergency childbirth scenarios and many more. It’s an amazing learning opportunity for the students and a fantastic use of our immersive learning centre. Seeing the centre used in such an imaginative way and knowing that the learning from this week will save lives when students join active paramedic crews is phenomenal.”

    Paramedic student Joshua said “It was an amazing experience, it gave us a great opportunity to practice paramedic skills in a controlled but life-like environment!”

    Another student said “(The Safety Centre) is an amazing facility, perfect for our simulations to prepare us for the real thing.”

    About The Safety Centre

    As pioneers of invaluable immersive safety education, we are proud to have spearheaded the development of a UK wide network of safety centres. We established the National Safety Centre Alliance, and our CEO is vice-chair of the national alliance.

    Our vision is to see a society where all children, young people and adults have access to interactive, immersive, and memorable safety education and training, enabling safe and flourishing communities.

    The Safety Centre saves lives by showing children, young people, and adults how to stay safe, understand risks and avoid accidents using realistic learning experiences.

    We provide high quality interactive, immersive, and memorable safety education and training to children, young people and adults across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes City, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire and beyond.

    We have extensive experience of working with a diverse range of partners including Ben Cohen Stand Up Foundation, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service, Cadent Gas, Gas Safe, MK Council, Network Rail, Thames Valley Police, Thames Valley Police & Crime Commissioners Office, and Western Power Distribution.

    Contact the Safety Centre today on 01908 263009 bookings@safetycentre.co.uk to exclusively hire out the amazing education centre Hazard Alley for your organisation or business. Be part of life saving learning in practice.

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  • Catriona Morris Safety Centre’s New Chair Of Trustees

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    Catriona Morris Safety Centre Charity’s New Chair of Trustees

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    Catriona Morris is the new chair of the Safety Centre Charity’s board of trustees, following the departure of David Foster earlier this month.

    Catriona joined the Safety Centre Charity’s Board of Trustees in January 2017. Previously Catriona was a councillor on Milton Keynes Council for 12 years, including being Mayor of Milton Keynes in 2012/13. She is also a Buckinghamshire Magistrate.

    Shared Values

    The values of the Safety Centre Charity align strongly with Catriona’s. She believes passionately in the education of children, particularly teaching children to be safer. Catriona is delighted to have been appointed the new Chair of Trustees and said:

    “I am extremely excited about this new challenge, David is a very hard act to follow but I look forward to working with the team to continue to deliver our vital work, particularly ensuring the Safety Centre is in a position to develop safety education to meet the changing challenges that face society.”

    Maya the Chief Executive of the Safety Centre Charity said:

    “We’re so pleased to have Catriona as the new Chair of the Board for the Safety Centre Charity. As the region’s leading safety education charity we’re looking forward to taking our next steps towards educating children, young people and adults with the support of Catriona. This is an exciting time for the Safety Centre Charity as we’ve restarted our school outreach programme, welcomed schools back to our education centre Hazard Alley and renewed afresh our partnership working with our networks after lockdowns lifted. We look forward to sharing this journey with Catriona.” 

    The Safety Centre Charity

    The Safety Centre Charity was established in 1992. We are the world’s first interactive, immersive, and memorable safety education charity. As pioneers of invaluable immersive safety education, we are proud to have spearheaded the development of a UK wide network of safety centres. We established the National Safety Centre Alliance, and our CEO is vice-chair of the national alliance. Our vision is to see a society where all children, young people and adults have access to interactive, immersive, and memorable safety education and training, enabling safe and flourishing communities.

    The Safety Centre saves lives by showing children, young people, and adults how to stay safe, understand risks and avoid accidents using realistic learning experiences. To find out more and book your next school tour or outreach learning session in your school call us on 01908 263009 or visit our bookings page.

    Catriona Morris Safety Centre Charity Chair of Trustees

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