Child safety
This is a list of websites parents and carers may find useful if they have concerns about a child or would like help keeping children safe.
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Child pedestrian traininghttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23124/Child-pedestrian-training
Our road safety team provide free roadside training for primary school children in years 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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Child safety onlinehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23123/Child-safety-online
A practical guide for parents and carers on how to keep children safe online.
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First Aidhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23117/First-Aid
Learn how to stop a baby choking and what to do if they have an accident.
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Guidance from the NSPCC to keep children safehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23121/Guidance-from-the-NSPCC-to-keep-children-safe
The charity the NSPCC has support and tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children's mental health to staying safe online, support for parents a...
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Report concerns about a childhttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23120/Report-concerns-about-a-child
If you have a concern about the safety of a child then you should talk to someone immediately.
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Safety advicehttps://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23118/Safety-advice
The latest safety advice including tips on buying car seats and sun safety.
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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/23119/Sudden-infant-death-syndrome-SIDS
Advice for parents on how to reduce the risk of SIDS as much as possible.