Key stage 1
In Primary Schools, our aim is to develop the children’s knowledge and understanding of fire safety behaviour and to provide them with survival skills in the event of a fire.
The session lasts an hour and is delivered by firefighters from a local station or a member of the community fire safety team.
The important safety messages are delivered in a fun and interactive way, using a variety of resources and visual aids. By getting up and active in the sessions the children not only enjoy their learning but are able to retain and relay these messages to family and friends.
In order to maintain a consistent and standardised approach to safeguarding it is imperative that a teacher remains present at all times during the session.
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Content of year 1 session
- What does a Firefighter do?
- Firefighter kit
- Firefighter life video
- Causes of fire
- Safe and unsafe fires
- Fire action plan video
- Crawl low in smoke activity
- Importance of smoke alarms
- Stop, Drop, and Roll activity
- Calling 999 role play activity
- What have you learnt today?
Resources for pupils
- Activity sheet
- Colouring crayons
- Sticker
- Adult's guide for spotting hazards and preventing accidents
- 999 role play script
- Safe and well letter
Resources for teachers
- StayWise poster with QR code
- Additional resources sheet