“Knife Or Your Life” Programme

SkillZONE’s “Knife or Your Life” programme is an intervention aimed at reducing youth violence, county lines involvement, and antisocial behavior. Designed for Year 9 students, the programme provides a creative perspective on addressing these pressing issues affecting many youths. Through interactive sessions and real-life scenarios, students are empowered to make safer choices and understand the serious consequences of carrying weapons and engaging in illegal activities.

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Trips to SkillZONE

Our immersive experiences provide participants with valuable, hands-on insights into a wide range of safety scenarios, allowing them to build essential skills that can be applied in everyday life. Through our carefully designed interactive exhibits, visitors are not only educated on how to recognise potential hazards but are also guided on the best practices for preventing accidents. Additionally, they gain critical knowledge on how to respond effectively to emergencies, ensuring they are better equipped to handle challenging situations with confidence. By the end of their experience, participants leave with a deeper understanding of safety at home and in the community and the ability to make informed decisions that can protect themselves and others in real-life situations.

Under 18s at Skillzone

Worried about someone playing with fire?

If you are worried about a child or young person who has set fires, SkillZONE’s free, confidential Fire Safety Intervention Scheme can help.

Are you concerned about a child or young person who may be:

  • Showing a great interest in fire?
  • starting fires, large or small?
  • showing evidence of burning items, for example in their bedroom or outside?
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Fire safety and fire setting

If you are concerned about fire safety or a child setting fires please click on the link below:

Fire Safety

Children & Young People With An Interest In Setting Fires

“The sessions have really enabled my class to understand many of the dangers that can often go unnoticed on a daily basis. They are more aware of these, and even on the walk back to school, they were thinking about how they walked, where they walked and how to cross the road.” – a Year 3 teacher at a Gloucester school, January 2024.

“Every time I visit something has been changed in a good way. I really liked the making a 999 call as that is something they cannot do usually. “ – Year 3 & 4 teacher at a Gloucestershire School.

“The children were all really engaged and had a great morning at Skillzone. They all learnt lots from the day and were asking to go back.” – a Year 3 teacher at a Cheltenham school, February 2024.

“Skillzone was an excellent experience for the children they were able to learn safety skills in context and think things through in a way that would not be possible in the classroom.”– Year 6 teacher at a Gloucestershire School, March 2024.

“Amazing trip – children had so much fun whilst learning at the same time. It prepares them moving forward to secondary school as it helps to develop independence and a greater understanding of their choices.” – Year 6 teacher at a Gloucestershire School, March 2024.

“The children really benefit from the hands-in, immersive nature of the learning. We are then always able to talk more about it back in the classroom and complete follow up work together.” – a Year 3 & 4 teacher at a Gloucestershire school, February 2024.

A recent teacher said  ” The trip was fantastic, the children learnt lots and I even received an email from parents passing on how fantastic they thought it was because of the response from their child on their return home. “