Issue 10: Summer 2008
Welcome to the Summer edition of our newsletter!
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IT Issues
The team has been busy working to secure some new IT arrangements for the website and is delighted to
announce that these are now in place. Thank you for bearing with us over the past few weeks. We trust that
you were not inconvenienced by the work we undertook. We look forward to the next phase of development and
hope that you will see the benefit of this work shortly.
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Safe Strangers, Safer Buildings
This new initiative launched at the House of Commons on May 7th. Based on Home Office guidance the code has
been piloted in the North West and has been supported by charities, the Police and educationalists. The code
helps children identify trustworthy adults who would be able to help them and also buildings they could enter
in an emergency.
Much of this work has been supported by our colleagues at Childs Eye Media, who create resources for the
youngest children. This is the review of the firefighter DVD, one of a series which could support work about
people who help us.
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DVD - A Child’s Eye View of Firefighters
This award-winning film from children’s documentary-makers Child’s Eye Media, tells the story of
Sienna and Siddant’s fascinating day at the fire station. The DVD features: come aboard a fire engine;
see inside a real fire station; learn all about hydrants and find out how a 999 call is received!
The DVD is endorsed by the Children’s Safety Education Foundation, and was made with Greater Manchester
Fire and Rescue Service. It’s a perfect resource for themed resource boxes about firefighters and fire
safety. Suitable for ages 3 to 8+.
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- Includes free digital handbook with extensive teachers’ notes and imaginative activities linked to Key Stage 1 and the EYFS
- Features printable Clipboard sheets, deigned to inspire writing through role play, including a Roll Board, and Fire Call Out Sheet.
- Can be bought using e-learning credits. Discounts for bulk purchases.
- Perfect for whiteboards / laptops and DVD players.
To find out how to get a copy of this DVD visit the
Child’s Eye Media website.
After watching the firefighter section, my two boys aged 4 and 6 rushed off to put together an action packed
firefighting drama of their own, full of detail and a wide vocabulary that they had picked up from the video...my kids loved it!
Times Educational Supplement Reviewbank
I watched the firefighters session with my class of Year 1 children. They were all inspired and enthusiastic,
going home to their parents and getting them to check their smoke alarms! A very good resource which is an
inspiration. Thank you!
Catherine Billingham, KS1 teacher, Northamptonshire
Brilliant for inspiring children’s role play.
Foundation Stage Forum Reviewer
Excellent!
Laura Henry, Early Years Consultant
Made with children, for children, through the eyes of children.
Dr Hannah Mortimer, Educational Psychologist
Both the Nursery and Reception classes have found both “People who help us” DVDs invaluable for
the delivery of our topic-based work. They are extremely child-friendly and informative, and along with
visits from actual policemen, firefighters, post lady and lollipop lady, the children have had their
imaginations and learning brought to life.
Sue McGahey, Cale Green Primary, Stockport
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Summer’s Here
We hope that the early signs of good weather will mean that we can all enjoy the outdoors this summer. We
would urge you to impress on children and young people the importance of safety when out and about. We have
some great resources to support safe cycling, from the Cycle Helmet initiative; there are video clips from
the Environment Agency about safety near the water and the RNLI and Coastguard’s contribution for
beach safety and safety at sea.
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