Year 5 Visit to Safeside

Thurday 4th July 2025

Our recent school trip to Safeside Birmingham, run by the West Midlands Fire Service, was an unforgettable and eye-opening experience for our pupils. The interactive safety village provided a realistic and engaging environment where children learned essential life skills and safety awareness in a fun and memorable way.

Throughout the day, the children took part in a variety of scenarios designed to teach them how to stay safe in everyday situations. These included:

• 🚆 Train Line Safety – Understanding the dangers of railway tracks and how to stay safe near them.

• 📞 Prank Calls to 999 – Learning why emergency services should only be contacted in real emergencies.

• 🌊 Canal and Open Water Safety – Recognising the risks of playing near water and how to act responsibly.

• 🚗 Seat Belts and Booster Seats – The importance of using the correct car restraints for their age and size.

• 🛍️ Shopping Trips and Handling Money – Practising how to pay correctly and manage change during a shopping trip.

• 🌃 Using Alleyways at Night – Discussing safer routes and being aware of surroundings when walking alone.

• 🔥 House Fire Safety – What to do in the event of a fire at home, including escape plans and smoke alarms.