Health3 Oct 20265 min read
When something upsetting happens at a school or in the news, children hear about it quickly. A calm, honest chat helps them feel safe again.
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- Ask what they've already heard
- Answer simply and truthfully
- Point out the adults and plans that keep them safe
- Keep bedtimes, meals and the school routine steady
- Switch off rolling news and put phones down
Drills3 Oct 20265 min read
Schools in England are encouraged to plan how they'd respond to a serious security incident. Knowing the words helps families stay calm.
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Fire drills are the emergency practice children know best. Here's what the law expects and how you can help at home.
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Storms, snow, flooding and extreme heat can all disrupt the school day. Here's how decisions are made and how to stay informed.
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Signing in, wearing a badge and waiting at reception can feel like a hassle. It's part of how schools keep children safe.
Read post →Online3 Oct 20265 min read
Most online problems start small. Knowing where to turn makes it easier for children to speak up early.
Read post →Travel3 Oct 20263 min read
With darker afternoons on the way, a few habits on the walk, bus and cycle to school make a real difference.
Read post →Health3 Oct 20264 min read
If your child has a serious allergy or medical condition, the right paperwork and medicine in school help staff act quickly.
Read post →Drills3 Oct 20264 min read
Every instinct says go straight there. Here's why schools ask families to wait, and how you'll hear what to do.
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