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Welcome to Spark, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service’s education offer.
Suffolk Fire and Rescue is pleased to be able to offer a range of Educational Programmes across the 5 Key Stages which cover a variety of different topics. All topics can be adapted for SEND learners. We may be able to deliver multiple presentations at the same time or different presentations to different age groups across the school day (availability pending). All sessions are offered free of charge.
These sessions can also be delivered to community groups such as Beavers/Scouts/Badgers/Cadets/Brownies/Girl Guides etc and also to Home Education Groups.
Please note that we do not offer a Fire Safety in the Home Presentation for Upper Key Stage 2 as this is the same content as covered at Crucial Crew.
If you are looking for a session similar to Crucial Crew but for Home Educated children, please contact us via email at FireEducation@suffolk.gov.uk
Please see below for more information about the different options:
| Fire Safety in the Home Presentation – Children identify various hazards in the home, learn how a fire alarm works and how to test them, how to make a 999 call, what to do in the event of a house fire including stop, drop and roll |
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Session Length: Approx 60 mins. Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group that will split into smaller groups to complete the activities on a carousel |
Requirements: Open space for house fire demonstration (children will need to be able to crawl on the floor) and stop, drop, and roll demonstration. Ideally, this session needs to take part in a school hall or somewhere with open space. |
| Themes: Smoke Alarms, Fire Hazards at home, making 999 calls, What to do in the event of a house fire |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
NOTE: This presentation includes testing a fire alarm which some children might find too loud/distressing. This section can be omitted if required
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| Halloween and Bonfire Night Presentations – Two interactive presentations that cover Fire and Road Safety around Halloween and Bonfire Night. |
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Session Length: Approx 30 mins per presentation (60 mins for both) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Run up to Halloween/Bonfire Night |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Open space for children to complete stop, drop and roll demonstration. Ability to darken room temporarily (for being seen activity in Halloween Activity). |
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Themes: Fire safety, Halloween safety, Firework and Sparkler safety |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
| Fire Safety in the Home Presentation – Children identify various hazards in the home, learn how a fire alarm works and how to test them, how to make a 999 call, what to do in the event of a house fire including stop, drop and roll |
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Session Length: Approx 60 mins.
Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group that will split into smaller groups to complete the activities on a carousel |
Requirements: Open space for house fire demonstration (children will need to be able to crawl on the floor) and stop, drop, and roll demonstration. Ideally, this session needs to take part in a school hall or somewhere with open space. |
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Themes: Smoke Alarms, Fire Hazards at home, making 999 calls, What to do in the event of a house fire |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
NOTE: This presentation includes testing a fire alarm which some children might find too loud/distressing. This section can be omitted if required |
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Cold Water Impact, Mud and Sand Safety Presentation – A science experiment led presentation that teaches children about the impact of cold water on the body and what to do if they fall in. Flags at the beach are also included as well as what to do if you get stuck in mud or sand. |
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Session Length: Approx 1.25 hours (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation).
Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any time of academic year but may be more relevant in Spring/Summer Term. |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound.
Access to water (for experiment)
Access to IT for children to complete assessment opportunity (if required) |
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Themes: Cold Water, impact on the body, keeping safe around water, where to swim safely at the beach, mud, and sand safety. |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing
PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Halloween and Bonfire Night Presentations – Two interactive presentations that cover Fire and Road Safety around Halloween and Bonfire Night. |
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Session Length: Approx 30 mins per presentation (60 mins for both)
Most suitable time of year for delivery: Run up to Halloween/Bonfire Night |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound.
Open space for children to complete stop, drop and roll demonstration.
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Themes: Fire safety, Halloween safety, Firework and Sparkler safety |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing
PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
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Road Sense Presentation – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at Pedestrian Safety, Bus Safety, Car/Booster Seats and Seatbelts, Cycling Safety and Distractions |
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Session Length: Approx 60 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in academic year, more emphasis on being seen during Autumn/Winter term due to clocks changing and nights drawing in. |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Access to IT for children to complete assessment opportunity (if required) |
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Themes: Road Safety, Green cross code, being seen, types of crossing, making decisions to manage risk. |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Anti-Social Behaviour – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at the consequences of Hoax Calls and Arson on a school and wider community. |
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Session Length: Approx 30 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in academic year but particularly relevant around school holidays |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Access to IT for children to complete assessment opportunity (if required) |
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Themes: Arson, Hoax Calls, Peer Pressure, age of criminal responsibility, impact of arson/hoax calls on individuals, family, and communities |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Cold Water Impact, Mud and Sand Safety Presentation – A science experiment led presentation that teaches children about the impact of cold water on the body and what to do if they fall in. Flags at the beach are also included as well as what to do if you get stuck in mud or sand. |
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Session Length: Approx 1.25 hours (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation). Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any time of academic year but may be more relevant in Spring/Summer Term. |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Access to water (for experiment) Access to IT for children to complete assessment opportunity (if required) |
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Themes: Cold Water, impact on the body, keeping safe around water, where to swim safely at the beach, mud, and sand safety. |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Keeping Safe |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Choices and Consequences Presentation – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at the consequences of Hoax Calls and Arson. |
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Session Length: Approx 60 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in academic year but particularly relevant around school holidays |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Access to IT for children to complete assessment opportunity (if required) |
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Themes: Arson, Hoax Calls, Peer Pressure, Smoking/Vaping, age of criminal responsibility, impact of arson/hoax calls on individuals, family, and communities |
PSHE Core Themes: Health and Wellbeing/Relationships PSHE subsections: Managing risk and personal safety/Social Influences |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Fire Safety in the Home Presentation – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at fire hazards in the home and how to safeguard against them |
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Session Length: Approx 45 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. |
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Themes: Smoke Alarms, Fire Hazards at home, charging devices, What to do in the event of a house fire |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Fire Safety in the Home Presentation – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at fire hazards in the home and how to safeguard against them |
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Session Length: Approx 45 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation)
Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. |
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Themes: Smoke Alarms, Fire Hazards at home, charging devices, What to do in the event of a house fire |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing
PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Drivers and Passengers Presentation – an interactive presentation that looks at speed limits, seat belts, using handheld devices, drink and drug driving and keeping yourself safe as a passenger. |
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Session Length: Approx 60 mins
Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. |
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Themes: speed limits, seat belts, using handheld devices, drink and drug driving and keeping yourself safe as a passenger |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing
PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Fire Safety at University Presentation – an interactive, video led presentation that looks at fire hazards in university accommodation or at home and how to safeguard against them. |
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Session Length: Approx 45 mins (allow an extra 15 mins if completing the assessment activity directly after the presentation) Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. |
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Themes: Smoke Alarms, Fire Hazards at home, charging devices, What to do in the event of a house fire |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
Assessment opportunity available: Yes – via Microsoft Form (multiple choice and free text questions)
Results available: Yes – results can be sent to a named person once the assessment has been completed |
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Biker Down Presentation – An interactive presentation for anyone who rides a moped or motorcycle, which looks at what to do in the event of coming across an accident, basic first aid and the science behind being seen on the road. |
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Session Length: Approx 3.5 hours Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. Space to complete CPR practicals. |
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Themes: Safe riding/driving, being seen on the road, what to do in case of emergency |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
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It Can Wait Presentation – An interactive presentation that looks at multi-tasking whilst driving, the penalties for using mobile phones whilst driving, responding to an emergency and rural roads exercise |
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Session Length: Approx 60 – 90 mins Most suitable time of year for delivery: Any point in the academic year |
Suggested group sizes: Classroom group or larger Assembly style group. |
Requirements: Computer/projector/screen with sound. |
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Themes: Safe driving, the law, and penalties for using handheld devices whilst driving, responding to an emergency on the road, weather conditions and their effects on driving. |
PSHE Core Theme: Health and Wellbeing PSHE subsection: Managing risk and personal safety |
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Please contact us via email at FireEducation@suffolk.gov.uk