Child Safety Week 2026: Making Prevention Possible
Child Safety Week 2026 is taking place across the UK from Monday 1st June to Sunday 7th June, bringing families, schools, and communities together to raise awareness about keeping children safe from preventable accidents. Organised by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), the annual campaign aims to give parents, carers, and professionals the confidence to take simple steps that help reduce everyday risks to children.
This year’s theme, “Making Prevention Possible,” focuses on practical, realistic ways to improve child safety without overwhelming families. Rather than expecting perfection, the campaign encourages small, manageable actions — whether that means checking home hazards, talking about road safety, learning about choking risks, or improving awareness around burns, poisons, and online safety. CAPT explains that prevention works best when families feel informed, supported, and confident to make positive changes.
Child Safety Week also highlights the importance of sharing safety advice within communities. Schools, nurseries, health professionals, and parents can access free posters, fact sheets, activity packs, and educational materials to help start important conversations with children and families. These resources are designed to make safety messages simple, practical, and easy to understand.
The key message for Child Safety Week 2026 is clear: keeping children safe doesn’t always require major changes – often, small steps and better awareness can make a huge difference. Families wanting practical advice and free resources can learn more through the official CAPT website.
Useful links:
- Child Safety Week 2026 Information
https://capt.org.uk/child-safety-week/ - CAPT Resource Centre (Free Resources)
https://capt.org.uk/resource-centre/ - Child Safety Week Information Pack
https://capt.org.uk/resources/child-safety-week-information-pack/
