School Safety Tools
Family guide
Safety habits at home
A short guide schools send to families: safety habits children learn at school and continue at home, in the car and on the road, with a fun weekly challenge.
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- Simple habits in words children understand
- A “try it now” activity for each group of habits
- A weekly challenge to make habits stick
- Tips for parents to lead by example
A preview
On the road and in the car
- “I hold a grown-up’s hand when crossing,” and we cross only at crossings.
- “Seat belt before we move”: the car doesn’t move until everyone is buckled.
- Young children sit in the back, in a car seat suited to their age and weight.
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At home
- “I walk on the stairs calmly and hold the handrail.”
- Medicines and cleaning products out of children’s reach, in their original containers.
- Sockets and hot appliances are not toys.
- +2more items in the full file
In an emergency
- Your child knows their full name, neighbourhood and a parent’s mobile number.
- They know when to ask for help, and which grown-up to turn to.
- Agree a meeting point outside the home, just like the assembly point at school.
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Tips for parents
- Lead by example: children copy what they see more than what they hear.
- Praise safe behaviour as soon as it happens.
- Ask your child what they learned in the Safety Passport, and let them teach you.
Tool referencesReviewed by a team of safety experts with more than 14 years in occupational health and safety and civil protection.
- Public safety awareness guidance — General Directorate of Civil Defense
Built on these references; not official forms issued by them. The latest official edition always prevails. · Last reviewed: November 2026
General family awareness guide. In any health or emergency situation, follow professional advice.