Staying Safe

Safeguarding Sunday - 20 November

Ahead of the awareness day, Jem Carter, Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser, said: "Safeguarding Sunday is coming up, and whilst Safeguarding and ensuring people’s safety is something we need to consider every day – this day will be an opportunity to specifically reflect on those who have been affected by abuse, and thank those who continue to make our churches safer places." 

Dorset Police Road Safety Education
 
We were recently visited by Dorset Police for a special road safety assembly. The children had an opportunity to role play crossing the road safely and to learn about how they can keep themselves safe when the evenings get darker.
 

It's getting darker!

Be safe, be seen when out and about during these dull days and as the months get darker. It's important to be seen by drivers as human eyesight struggles when we are in changing light conditions especially as it darkens. Wear something fluorescent, or reflective that breaks your body shape, that means you are 3 times more likely to stand out against the dark environment than just wearing white. Fluorescent material is effective outside during the daytime as it reacts the ultra-violet light. Reflective material works in the dark as it has a special surface to reflect lights such as street lighting or vehicle headlights. A combined approach by all road users for greater awareness of each other would reduce risk on our roads. Drivers to use dipped headlights to light the way ahead will be reflected if vulnerable road users are using hi-viz and reflective items or garments. Being a road aware community can save lives and is a great safety lesson for children and young adults. A nice way to incorporate this into lessons or at home is a fashion parade or the brightest garments you can wear or design your own.

 https://www.think.gov.uk/education-resources/

 

To stay updated with articles and information from DRS  please see the link below.

http://www.dorsetroadsafe.org.uk/news/dorset-schools-recognised-for-their-commitment-to-road-safety-education/