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The Audit Commissions report Better Safe than Sorry (2007) states that accidents are a serious public health problem. Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death and illness among children aged 1-14 years, and causes more children to be admitted to hospital than any other reason. 50% of injuries to the under 5’s happen in the home.

A key aim of Every Child Matters is for children to have the support they need to stay safe. The Early Learning for Safety Programme (E.L.F.S.) raises awareness in parents/carers and children of the accidental injuries that are common to three to five year olds.  It is a six-week programme that covers the following elements:
  • E.L.F.S.Falls
  • Choking and accidental poisoning
  • Fire, burns and scalds
  • Cuts
  • Drowning
These elements will be delivered in the following ways:
  • Activities from the E.L.F.S. resource pack with 3-5 year old children in their Early Years Centre.
  • Health educators facilitating an interactive workshop for parents/carers (injury prevention, first aid and emergency life support techniques) and children (what to expect from a visit to hospital for the treatment of an accidental injury).
  • Parent/carers sharing in and supporting their child’s learning by undertaking a series of injury prevention homework activities (information sheets and pictorial games like snap, lotto and dominoes).

For further information on the Early Learning for Safety programme, contact
Jane Rashid on (0121) 580 2030 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 12 August 2009 )
 
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