Child Safety Week - 5th to 11th June 2023

The theme of this year's Child Safety Week is Safety Made Simple

Accidents often happen when there's a lot going on.  So accident prevention needs to be simple.

Check out the Child Accident Prevention Trust's website for their parent pack which offers simple changes that can fit into busy routines.

One of the areas being highlighted is Dog Safety

Defra, the Child Accident Prevention Trust, the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities and leading animal welfare organisations have put together a range of resources with practical #DogSafety tips that families can use in their everyday lives.  

We’re encouraging local authorities and safeguarding professionals to share these materials throughout Child Safety Week (5-11 June) to help spread the #DogSafety message in our communities. Resources include: 

• Child Accident Prevention Trust fact sheets: "Your dog and your new baby" and "Safety around dogs"
• Dogs and children: living safely together - Dogs Trust

For further information, please download these dog safety resources and visit the Canine and Feline Sector Group website page on dog safety