Fire Safety KS1 - Primary Resources

Fire Safety for Children - UK Resources

Raising awareness of fire safety for children in the UK is really important as it could literally save someone's life. Our fire safety KS1 resources are designed to help children understand what to do in an emergency. It can teach children what to do if a fire does happen but also how to prevent one happening. 

Our resources provide daily reminders of what advice children should be following. Making your school or home safer is really important to protect children from the dangers of fire. 

What fire safety for children UK resources do we have?

We have a number of resources to convey topic information in a variety of ways that will be engaging for young children. We've got lots of fire safety posters for children, perfect for making a display and raising awareness of fire safety in KS1 classes.

From Fire Safety Presentations to Fire Drill Information posters, and even Fire Safety Bingo, you won't run out of great ways to keep children interested and listening to the advice. We think promoting fire safety for children in the UK is so important. Making fire safety fun can really help children respect fire safety rules and understand why they are in place.

Twinkl tips to keep children safe from fire:

• Keep matches and lighters away from children, either out of reach or in a locked cupboard.
• Don't leave children on their own in rooms where there may be a fire risk.
• Teach children how to respond if a fire alarm sounds at school or at home. Let them know to leave their belongings and have a safe place to get out to. 
• Practise fire drills as a school regularly so children know where to assemble and how important it is to check everybody has gotten out of the building safely. 
• Use plug guards so children can't stick things into sockets. 
• Never let children play near fires, heaters or cooking appliances such as cookers or hobs. 
• Any portable heaters should be kept in a safe place where they can't be knocked over.
• At school, ensure there is a procedure for all teachers and children to follow to get out safely.
• Show children videos about the importance of fire safety.
• Perhaps you could get a firefighter to come into school and to discuss how to act in a fire.