Play It Safe: Outdoor Play and Child Safety

Plo time olay ti Children should be out playing, enjoying the great outdoors and getting to know the world around them. But changes in the way we live and parental fears over the dangers of the outdoors, mean that many children are not experiencing the wonders of al fresco playtime... 3 A1 KIDS PLAYING KIDS PLA" A KIDS PLAYING A KIDS PLAYING A1 KIDS PLAYING PLAYING AAA ono ono ono 1950 4 million cars 2010 34 million cars One third of kids have never climbed a tree 1 in 10 have never ridden a bike 59% wish they could play out more 4 21% of 6-15 years play outdoors compared to 71% of parents when they were children LAYING A KIDS PLAYING *1 KIDS PLAYING AA KIDS PLAYING ** KIDS PLAYING A KIDS PLAYI" So what can be done to help give children a childhood they can look back on fondly, whilst protecting them from harm? Take a look at these tips on safe outdoor play: Talk to your neighbours and local council about cordoning off your street for a few hours during half term and create a 'play street! Children are able to play outdoors with other children from the street under supervision by parents and free of traffic. 2. Teach your child to Stop! Look! Listen! Think! when playing on the street. Road safety is an important lesson and key to preventing accidents. STOP With all the running and climbing that children do, falls are common. While most are minor bumps, cuts and bruises, others can be more serious. Call the emergency services if: 3. + The child may have seriously damaged their head, neck, back, hipbones, or thighs • Is unconscious • Is having difficulty, or stopped, breathing • Has a seizure 4 When skating, cycling and playing on scooters and skate boards, children should always wear a safety helmet. Kids aren't always able to gauge distances correctly and often don't foresee dangerous situations, so it's important that an adult is always there to supervise children during play and help keep them safe. A1 KIDS PLAYI LAYING KA KIDS PLAYING KIDS PLAYING 1 KIDS PLAYING AA KIDS PLAYING ACCIDENT CLAIMS www.accidentclaims.name osbornes Solicitors LLP Design: Bite Digital (www.biteus.net) 3. Sources: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/playground.html# I http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/outdoor/playground-safety-report-tips/?page=2 t-on-outdoor-play.aspx http://www.playengland.org.uk/news/2012/01/play-england-calls-for-community-action-to-help-children-missing-out-or Plo time olay ti Children should be out playing, enjoying the great outdoors and getting to know the world around them. But changes in the way we live and parental fears over the dangers of the outdoors, mean that many children are not experiencing the wonders of al fresco playtime... 3 A1 KIDS PLAYING KIDS PLA" A KIDS PLAYING A KIDS PLAYING A1 KIDS PLAYING PLAYING AAA ono ono ono 1950 4 million cars 2010 34 million cars One third of kids have never climbed a tree 1 in 10 have never ridden a bike 59% wish they could play out more 4 21% of 6-15 years play outdoors compared to 71% of parents when they were children LAYING A KIDS PLAYING *1 KIDS PLAYING AA KIDS PLAYING ** KIDS PLAYING A KIDS PLAYI" So what can be done to help give children a childhood they can look back on fondly, whilst protecting them from harm? Take a look at these tips on safe outdoor play: Talk to your neighbours and local council about cordoning off your street for a few hours during half term and create a 'play street! Children are able to play outdoors with other children from the street under supervision by parents and free of traffic. 2. Teach your child to Stop! Look! Listen! Think! when playing on the street. Road safety is an important lesson and key to preventing accidents. STOP With all the running and climbing that children do, falls are common. While most are minor bumps, cuts and bruises, others can be more serious. Call the emergency services if: 3. + The child may have seriously damaged their head, neck, back, hipbones, or thighs • Is unconscious • Is having difficulty, or stopped, breathing • Has a seizure 4 When skating, cycling and playing on scooters and skate boards, children should always wear a safety helmet. Kids aren't always able to gauge distances correctly and often don't foresee dangerous situations, so it's important that an adult is always there to supervise children during play and help keep them safe. A1 KIDS PLAYI LAYING KA KIDS PLAYING KIDS PLAYING 1 KIDS PLAYING AA KIDS PLAYING ACCIDENT CLAIMS www.accidentclaims.name osbornes Solicitors LLP Design: Bite Digital (www.biteus.net) 3. Sources: http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/playground.html# I http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/outdoor/playground-safety-report-tips/?page=2 t-on-outdoor-play.aspx http://www.playengland.org.uk/news/2012/01/play-england-calls-for-community-action-to-help-children-missing-out-or