Safety

According to recent research carried out by AVG Technologies, parents are disregarding online hazards faced by their children and are failing to educate them on internet dangers. However there is plenty of excellent advice available from CEOPs.

To coincide with Foster Care Fortnight and following consultation with foster carers in England and Northern Ireland, a bespoke update to the NSPCC’s successful Underwear Rule guidance, aimed at parents of five to 11 year olds, will allow foster carers to have simple conversations with their children about keeping safe from abuse. If you haven't seen this before all parents should check it out now.

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Kaspersky Lab's recent research shows that primary school aged children are at increased risk of cyberbullying as no one is discussing the issues with them.

Britax's latest generation of Group I car seats includes the King II ATS. Incorporating the latest technology, The Active Tensioning System, this seat ensures comfort and saftety for your child as Ian Robinson discovered while he was testing it.

The British Safety Council supports the St John's Ambulance campaign to inform parents about what to do if their baby starts to choke.

A new addition to the Britax range is the KIDFIX XP SICT car seat, the highest scoring Group 2-3 car seat tested by Which? Harriet Coates road tested the seat for Parenting Without Tears.

With millions of families all over the UK planning the big drive home for Christmas, Britax has teamed up with Good Egg Safety to provide parents with some useful winter travel tips to ensure the nation’s families reach their destinations safely this Christmas.

Simon Citron, Yahoo UK General Counsel, shares some tips and advice for parents to help ensure their children are safe online.

The Electrical Safety Council is calling for retailers and manufacturers to do more to protect children after an investigation found that the majority of stores sell heated hair appliances such as straighteners without providing additional safety devices or sufficient information on storing them safely.   

Novartis Consumer Health UK LTD (NCH) announced today that it is recalling certain batches of Tixylix®, paediatric liquid cough and cold medicines, because of a potential manufacturing defect with the tamper seal that could result in small pieces of plastic being found in the bottles.

With nearly 300 children under 11 admitted to A & E in the past year, it's time parents made sure that any alcohol kept in the home is in a safe place and out of reach. Catalyst have launched Tantalus™ – the first lockable alcohol security device designed for consumer use.

New research shows a quarter of children and teens download films illegally, and of them, one in five are disturbed by some films they watch. This is because on illegal sites, films don’t have age restrictions, so 11 to 15 year olds are watching 18+ movies without realising. Tina Hobley, actress from Holby City, is fronting a new campaign to help parents protect their children from this.

Young Driver is a groundbreaking driver training course aimed at 11 to 17 year olds – before they're legally able to take to the roads. Research has shown that of those who have taken a Young Driver course, the rate of accidents in the first six months after passing their test drops by more than a half, to fewer than one in ten. Mathilde and Joe had their first driving lesson at Bluewater, as Louise Pollard reports.

Child Safety Week – 24 to 30 June – is the Child Accident Prevention Trust's flagship annual community education campaign, raising awareness of serious childhood accidents and how to prevent them without wrapping children in cotton wool. This year's Theme is "Be a Safety Hero".

Internet safety is crucial for our children who, according to recent research from the UK Safer Internet Centre, want to be able to use the internet safely and responsibly. Take the Connect with Respect quiz to test your internet safety know-how and visit the website for help and advice.

The Sustrans’ School Travel projects enable thousands of children to travel to school actively and safely through practical and educational measures. The aim is to ensure that pupils enjoy the benefits of walking and cycling to school whilst staying safe. These tips help ensure safety for child – and adult – cyclists.

Survey reveals that more than half parents questioned believe that lowering speed limits would help children exercise more.

Andrew Wild, chief security officer of cybersecurity company Qualys, offers these top tips for parents to share with their children and keep them safe online.