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- Read MorePublished 05/06/23, by Peter Cresswell
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Cycling and Scooting to School – reducING the likelihood of serious injury or death
Published 24/05/23, by Peter CresswellA child scooting to school this morning hit a car, narrowly avoiding a very serious accident. Although the child suffered minor injuries, we are hugely relieved that the injuries were not more serious, or even fatal. We have had several parents and local residents in recent weeks who have shared concerns about dangerous cycling and scooting by KPNS pupils.
To protect our pupils, we will now insist that all pupils wear a cycle helmet when coming to school on a bike, skateboard or scooter. A few statistics to support this policy:
- Road casualties fell over the last decade in the UK but cyclist casualties increased. Cyclist deaths increased by 7% and serious injuries increased by 2%.
- Scientific research into bicycle helmets has shown they reduce the risk of head injury by 85%, brain injury by 88% and severe brain injury by at least 75%.
- 40% of pedal cyclists admitted to hospital in England suffer head injuries.
Before allowing your child to cycle or scoot to school please review the information below from the Child Accident Prevention Trust:
Your child’s first bike
By the age of five, many children will have started riding a tricycle, bicycle, bike with stabilisers or a balance bike. Bike helmets are a must every time they go cycling as they can prevent serious head injuries. It will also help children get into the habit of wearing a helmet if they see the adults around them wearing bicycle helmets. Local parks and gardens can be safe places to ride until children are old enough to cycle on the road.
Biking safety for children aged 7 to 10
Children have better coordination and control and are usually more confident cyclists by now. They’re still not ready to cycle in traffic, though, even if they’re with an adult. Remind them to wear a bike helmet every time they go out on their bikes. Children are ‘top-heavy’ and more likely to land on their heads if they fall off their bikes. Some children might need help doing up the straps and making sure the cycle helmet is secure.
Bikeability cycle training, age 11
Many children of 11 and over will want to cycle to school or go out on their bike with friends. It’s okay for them to ride on the road, but they should be properly trained and wear a helmet so they’re safe and can cope with traffic.
Following the accident today, we have arranged for Notts County Council Road Safety Team to visit KPNS on the 5/6/23 to talk to every class in school about road safety in an age-appropriate way.
We are also currently trying to arrange cycling proficiency for Y5 children.
Regards,
Mr Cresswell
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Online Safety - Common Questions
Published 15/05/23, by Peter CresswellClick below to read how the NSPCC answer some of the most common questions that parents ask about children being online.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-safety-blog/2023-03-24-faq/
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Play your way to Internet Awesome!
Published 16/04/23, by Peter CresswellInterland is a playful online game that makes learning about digital safety and citizenship interactive and fun — just like the Internet itself. Here, kids will help their fellow Internauts combat the badly behaved hackers, phishers, oversharers and bullies by practising the skills they need to be good digital citizens.
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Is WhatsApp safe for my child?
Published 20/03/23, by Peter CresswellClick here for more information: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/online-safety-blog/2023-01-12-is-whatsapp-safe-for-my-child/
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Internet Safety - Start a Conversation
Published 07/02/23, by Peter CresswellHave a conversation It is really important to chat with your children on an ongoing basis about staying safe online. Not sure where to begin? These conversation starter suggestions can help. Ask your children to tell you about the sit - Read More
Online Safety for Younger Children
Published 06/02/23, by Peter CresswellThe 4 books below provide a great opportunity to start talking about Online Safety...
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E-safety Tips for Parents
Published 30/01/23, by Peter CresswellE-safety Tips - 6-10 years old...
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Screen Time for Children
Published 24/01/23, by Helen HolmesWe know that a part of life in recent years has been an increase in the use of screens for learning and entertainment. However, it is worth considering how too much screen time can affect children (and adults as well)! Below is a summary of research that has been carried out into the effects of screen time on children.
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12 Online Safety Tips for Christmas!
Published 21/12/22, by Gemma KingChristmas is almost upon us once again, and soon some lucky children will be excitedly tearing the wrapping off a new mobile phone, tablet or game console. For some of them it will be the first time they've owned a device that connects them to th - Read More
Digital Leaders
Published 16/12/22, by Peter CresswellHello!
We are the year 5/6 digital leaders across the Equals Trust: Heymann, Abbey Road, Keyworth, Tollerton, Burton Joyce, Cropwell Bishop, Robert Miles Junior, Brookside, Flintham, Richard Bonnington, Willow Farm and Crossdale.
You can easily recognise us by the blue digital leaders badges that we wear. At least one student from each school joined together in December 2022 to discuss online safety and messages we wanted pupils in our schools to have with the Christmas holidays coming up. We were then all involved in writing articles in these issues - hopefully, making them a fun and interesting read!
We hope the issues below, aimed at Y3/4 and Y5/6, help you and your family stay safe on the internet :-)
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Anti-Bullying Week 2022
Published 13/11/22, by Gemma KingReach Out on Anti-Bullying Week!
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