Primary schools

Our primary programmes

Here at KFRS, we believe education plays a key part in creating a safer future for everyone. Our dedicated education team use their skills, knowledge and experience to create and deliver fire safety sessions to young people across primary schools in Kent and Medway. These positive learning sessions give young people useful advice and helps them to understand the importance of fire safety in schools and their own homes. Our sessions will equip young people with the knowledge they need to recognise fire risks, help prevent fires from happening and also what to do if a fire were to happen. 

What we offer

Reception - Early years foundation stage
Programme
Aim
PSHE Programme of Study Links
What is an emergency?

An introduction to the Fire Service, what an emergency is and how to call 999. 

  • H33. about the people whose job it is to help keep us safe
  • H36. how to get help in an emergency (how to dial 999 and what to say)
Key stage 1
Programme
Aim
PSHE Programme of Study Links

What to do in an emergency

An interactive session about recognising fire hazards and what to do in an emergency

  • H29. to recognise risk in simple everyday situations and what action to take to minimise them
  • H30. about how to keep safe at home (including around electrical appliances) and fire safety (e.g not playing with matches and lighters)
  • H33. about the people whose job it is to help keep us safe
  • H36. how to get help in an emergency (how to dial 999 and what to say)

The Great Fire of London

Engaging resources exploring the history of firefighting during the Great Fire of London with key fire safety messages relative to modern day.

  • H29. to recognise risk in simple everyday situations and what action to take to minimise them
  • H30. about how to keep safe at home (including around electrical appliances) and fire safety (e.g not playing with matches and lighters)
  • H33. about the people whose job it is to help keep us safe
  • H36. how to get help in an emergency (how to dial 999 and what to say)
Key stage 2

Programme 

Aim

PSHE Programme of Study Links

Be Safe - Escape Plans

An interactive session to equip young people with the knowledge of how to recognise fire hazards and prevent them; also how to follow an escape plan in the event of a fire

  • H38. how to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations
  • H39. about hazards (including fire risks) that may cause harm, injury or risk in the home and what they can do to reduce risks and keep safe
  • H44. how to respond and react in an emergency situation; how to identify situations that may require the emergency services; know how to contact them and what to say

Be Smart - Electrical Safety in relation to Fire Risk

An informative and engaging session that highlights the importance of electrical safety (specifically safe charging) and how this relates to fire risk. 

  • H38. how to predict, assess and manage risk in different situations
  • H39. about hazards (including fire risks) that may cause harm, injury or risk in the home and what they can do to reduce risks and keep safe
  • R30. that personal behaviour can affect other people;

                                                                                                                     

Session overview

 

What to expect:

  • Age-appropriate awareness sessions delivered to include different learning styles so that every child can fully participate in the learning of basic fire safety   
  • Clear explanations of how to prevent, detect and escape from fire
  • Engaging and interactive session

What not to expect:

  • Our officers to arrive in a fire engine
  • Fire demonstration in the playground

Working with young people

We understand that not everyone can access our education programmes, so we also offer tailored sessions. We can offer valuable, engaging safety sessions to:

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools
  • Alternative curriculum providers
  • Other partners providing not in employment, education or training (NEET) services

Learning resources

Access our engaging educational resources and enjoy learning about all things fire safety! 

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Get in touch

Get in touch with our Education Team to request or discuss a visit.

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