With Summer almost here (not that you would think it possible with the weather changes at the moment) the school holidays are just around the corner. That means planning lots of activities and events to keep the kids entertained. With so much fun to be had, keeping safe can easily slip your mind.

Fireman Sam has partnered up with the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) for Child Safety week (6-12 June) and has launched a nationwide campaign to spread awareness of the importance of keeping safe this summer.

The campaign teaches both children and parents about summer safety and Fireman Sam has created a Top Ten list of tips to educate parents and children how to stay safe and have fun at the same time.

Check them out below:

Fireman Sam’s Top Ten Summer Safety Tips

• Always walk when you are near a swimming pool, never run.
• Never push anyone into a swimming pool.
• If you are swimming in the sea, never turn your back to the sea – this will prevent you from seeing big waves coming towards you.
• Take care when paddling and swimming in the sea as the water can get deep very quickly.
• Always ensure you have a responsible adult with you when paddling and swimming in the sea.
• Always leave lighting a barbeque to a responsible adult.
• Ensure you keep your barbeque a safe distance from trees, bushes and anything else that may catch fire before lighting it.
• Make sure that your barbeque is placed on a flat surface so it stays in place once it’s lit.
• Always stand back from a barbeque and keep a safe distance whilst it is in use.
• Stand back from the edge of the platform at the railway station and never push anyone whilst on the platform.

Alongside these safety tips, some Summer Safety Videos have also been specially created to reinforce the safety message to children in an easy way for them to understand. You can view them on the Fireman Sam YouTube channel.

For further tips on keeping children safe from accidents, you can visit The Child Accident Prevention Trust Facebook page.

*We received a Fireman Sam bundle in exchange for this post

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