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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
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
Centre Hired for Scent Detection Training

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Safety Centre Hired for Scent Detection Training

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Company Hires Safety Centre For Scent Detection Training

The Safety Centre welcomed a different kind of visitor last night when PotterPaws hired the centre to run one of their scent detection trials.

Our immersive centre provided a great space for these highly intelligent dogs to practise their incredible sniffing skills in a realistic and safe environment. Whilst scents were being hidden all around our life-like scenarios, owners and their furry companions were able to relax in our briefing room, waiting for the moment they would be called to find the hidden scent. There was also the option for their four legged friends to be outside to spend some quality time on the grass by our centre.

This type of training provides owners and their dogs with happy and positive emotions. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that there were plenty of wagging tails full of anticipation and excitement….from the dogs, of course.

Overall, the evening was a huge success with everyone leaving satisfied, including staff 🙂

We pride ourselves on offering opportunities for interactive education experiences for all. When it comes to the centre, the possibilities are endless and are only limited by your imagination.

Why not get in touch and see what we could do for you?

Safety Centre Hire

Whether you have a training course you want to run or want to host an event in a unique space, we are the place to be.

We have a variety of spaces available for you to book. From our conference room and classroom to the centre itself there is something for everyone.

Our conference room and classroom are perfect spaces for any training or meetings you require but want to take place at a different location. Both come equipped with screens/TVs, chairs and tables.

Our centre is a fantastic space to host a variety of events. It is truly one of a kind and will certainly be an excellent icebreaker to any networking or training event you would like to run. Hiring this space will also give you access to our conference room and classroom. This means you will an additional two break out rooms for any activities you would like to run separately. For instance, a business could run their own team building day using our centre’s scenarios and also use our conference room to conduct any employee appraisals. One place, multiple uses, what is not to like?

Regardless of what you decide to hire, you will have the added knowledge that you will be supporting a magnificent charity that dedicates its time to teaching life-saving learning to everyone. Further information about centre hire can be found here.

Want To Find Out More?

For any further information about the services we offer or how you as a business can support us, please get in touch with one of our team on 01908 263009 or email bookings@safetycentre.co.uk.

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13/09/2022
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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08/07/2022
Safety Centre Volunteers- Chloë

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Safety Centre Volunteers- Chloë

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Safety Centre Volunteers- Volunteers Week 2022- Power Of Youth Day

This week is Volunteers Week and we’ve been speaking to some of our brilliant volunteers about how they got involved with the Safety Centre and what they enjoy about volunteering with us. Today is the Power Of Youth Day and we’ve had a chat with our newest volunteer 19 year old Chloë.

Chloë’s Story

Chloë started volunteering with the Safety Centre Charity in March this year, and has very recently qualified as a guide with us. With her full training now completed, Chloë takes school age children between year 2 and 6 around the centre’s 12 safety scenarios. When student’s visit our immersive learning centre Hazard Alley they learn about keeping safe in everyday situations, such as road safety, fire safety and water safety. Walking children through these scenarios Chloë teaches them how to stay safe, lessons they’ll hopefully remember for life.

Plans For The Future

Chloë is keen to have a career in early years education and is starting a three year Early Childhood Studies degree with the Open University in September this year. She previously started a course in Primary Education last academic year but decided to make a change as it wasn’t for her. Her volunteering role here at the Safety Centre will help her develop essential skills outside of the classroom.

Chloë said:

The children are much more animated here than when they’re sat in a classroom, its great to see a different side to them. You get to see more of their personalities and have fun whilst learning. I’ve always wanted to work with children and I’m hoping this will help me develop my CV and experience.

There’s a real element of learning through play when children come here, for example with the fire scenario. They see real smoke and have to run out and call for help at the phone box. I came here when I was younger and really enjoyed it. When I saw an advert for volunteers on the Do It website I thought, I’ll give it a go and its great. I’m one of the Green Shirts now (what the volunteers call themselves) and I love it! It’s very surreal to be showing groups around but I love using my own stories to bring situations to life. This opportunity has given me a much broader view of education.

Favourite Scenario

My favourite scenarios have to be the lake and house four said Chloe. There’s so much to talk about and see. It really opens up discussions with the children. They have really vivid imaginations and it gives you a different perspective on situations. They’re the most interesting people. Everyone calls me crazy for volunteering but I’m buzzing I love it.

Advice For Anyone Thinking of Volunteering With The Safety Centre?

Just do it and get stuck in. Its great, I’m already excited for the next time I come in! It’s a really flexible volunteering opportunity and it works around my commitments.

You can find out more information about volunteering with us here. If you’d like to volunteer with us please get in touch by calling us on 01908 263009.

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06/06/2022
Safety Centre Volunteers- Iain

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Safety Centre Volunteers- Iain

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Safety Centre Volunteers- Volunteers Week 2022

This week is Volunteers Week and we’ve been speaking to some of our brilliant volunteers about how they got involved with the Safety Centre and what they enjoy about volunteering with us.

Iain’s Story

Iain has been a volunteer at the Safety Centre Charity for five years. Originally from Glasgow, Iain is now retired and lives in Milton Keynes with his wife. Following a career in electronics Iain now enjoys working with his community in Wolverton, woodwork and running when he’s not leading tours at the Safety Centre. Every week during term time we welcome school children to our immersive learning centre Hazard Alley, where Iain leads tours of children around our 12 safety scenarios. Here volunteers talk about the dangers of everyday situations and how we can keep ourselves safe. We asked Iain how he got involved with volunteering at the Safety Centre and he said:

I’d not long retired when I saw a stand outside of Tesco which said “Help Save Children”. At first I didn’t think it was for me but then I thought, no I’ve been looking for something to do, I’ll see what it’s all about. I’ve never looked back. I love the tours, they’re great fun. They keep me stimulated and get me out of the house. It’s been really good for my mental agility trying to remember students’ names and scenarios. Knowing that my work here helps kids to remember that, if nothing else, when they’re in trouble they need to find someone to help, is so important to me. As well as teaching children about the importance of crossing the road safely, as you only get one chance to do it right. It’s always fun with the kids, they keep you on your toes.

Best Safety Scenario

We asked Iain what his favourite safety scenario was and he said

Road safety is my favourite, because every year over 3,000 people are hurt or die crossing the road. Cars and road crossing can be very dangerous when things go wrong. Teaching children about these dangers is so important and giving them the tools to make decisions safely.

Iain said to anyone thinking about joining the volunteer team at the Safety Centre:

Do it. Its wonderful. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made in my life. It means so much to me. You can’t think of anything great on your own but when you’re part of a team things happen. Sharing real stories helps people learn and that’s what we do here.

You can find out more information about volunteering with us here. If you’d like to volunteer with us please get in touch by calling us on 01908 263009.

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01/06/2022
Introducing our new CEO!

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Introducing our new CEO!

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I am thrilled to have joined the Safety Centre charity and I look forward to building on the success of Jo Green, the previous Director.

The work of the Safety Centre is far reaching and invaluable, which resonates with my passion for making a positive difference to the lives of others. As a mum I champion the importance of children experiencing safety education in such an interactive and immersive way.

I’ve worked in the charity sector for over 20 years, having gained my experience at international, national and regional charities. My experience spans areas of leadership, operational management, generating revenue, developing strategic partnerships, growing services and managing staff & volunteer teams.

In all the roles I’ve held I have had the pleasure of working with volunteers. In fact, being a volunteer myself whilst I was at University over 24 years ago is what triggered my passion for the charity sector. As a sector we couldn’t operate without the support and generosity of our volunteer network, and I’d like to acknowledge the invaluable support of the Safety Centre charity volunteers.

A special thank you to everyone who has supported our work in ensuring we are providing the absolute best safety education in an interactive and memorable way to young people across our communities.

I look forward to working with the wider community and ensuring we continue this vital work.

Maya

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03/03/2021
Hazard Alley is looking for freelance educators!

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Hazard Alley is looking for freelance educators to join the team!

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a freelance educator and help us to deliver our school liaison programme.

We are looking for educators to work with us on a freelance basis. Can you deliver engaging sessions that teach children how to stay virtually safe or physically safe when out and about?

We teach sessions out in primary schools on themes such as online safety, knife crime, carbon monoxide and gas safety. We also teach sessions in the centre and have some evening opportunities to co-deliver parents briefing sessions too. Our main audience is children aged 6 to 12 in schools across Milton Keynes and beyond.

In the current situation we’re also exploring virtual delivery using video conferencing platforms so you could get the chance to further develop your teaching skills.

You can find out more about what we’re looking for, how to apply and details of the programme we deliver.

Please use the enquiry form to get in touch if you would like to chat about the opportunity before you apply? We look forward to hearing from you!

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22/09/2020