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Summer Discovery Days
Summer Discovery Days Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th August 2025 10am – 2pm Bring your family along to SkillZONE on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th August 10am – 2pm to see our interactive village and learn about safety. SkillZONE is Gloucestershire’s unique interactive education safety centre. Refreshments available. We look forward to seeing you this
How SkillZONE Supports Curriculum Delivery for Teachers
Bringing PSHE, RSE, and safeguarding to life through immersive, unforgettable learning Why teachers trust SkillZONE to deliver essential learning When schools book a visit to SkillZONE, they’re not just getting a day out—they’re investing in powerful, curriculum-linked learning. SkillZONE bridges the gap between the PSHE classroom and the real world. It reinforces key concepts around
Safety Learning Designed for Every Age: SkillZONE and the Early Years
Why safety education before age 7 really matters By the time a child enters Key Stage 2, many core behaviours and beliefs about safety are already formed. Whether it’s how to cross a road, play safely in the garden, or react to danger—they’ve already picked up a lot. Some of it is good. Some of
A Day at SkillZONE: What to Expect and Why It Matters
What is SkillZONE and who is it for? SkillZONE is a life-sized interactive safety village based in Gloucester, run by Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service’s Prevention Team. Designed for KS2 and KS3 students, SkillZONE lets young people learn essential life safety skills by stepping into real-world settings—without the real-world risks. Inside our village, learners can
Preventing Fire-Setting in Young People
Fire-setting is dangerous and often stems from curiosity, boredom, or underlying issues. Without guidance, it can lead to serious consequences for young people and their communities. That’s why early support and strong role models are key to preventing this behaviour. Who We Support We work with children and young people (CYP) who: Are showing signs
SkillZONE to offer free safety lessons to Year 5 pupils
Primary schools in Gloucestershire are being invited to bring their Year 5 pupils for a free visit to the county’s only safety centre SkillZONE. Between September this year and March 2016 SkillZONE will be offering all primary, junior and special school pupils in Year 5 the chance to visit the centre and learn more about
Family open day at Gloucester South Fire Station and SkillZONE
Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service will throw open its doors and welcome residents to their open day on Saturday 5th September. A host of free activities will be on offer at SkillZONE and Gloucester South Fire Station on Tuffley Lane from 12 noon until 4pm. The free event will feature a host of activities including
How can we stop school violence?
By law, schools are required to report violent incidents and states are required to make that information public. Few states are following this mandate. In the aftermath of yet another agonizing, senseless school shooting, it’s impossible not to ask how can we prevent this from ever happening again.
Tips to make school lunches healthier
From the school board to the statehouse, the food served at school is the focus of debate.The statistics that started the food fights are familiar: One in five U.S. children is overweight, and increasing numbers of them are developing type 2 diabetes, an illness that used to be limited to adults.
Why Are School Buses Yellow?
“Why are school buses yellow?” is one of the most popular questions at Color Matters. But first, let’s ask, “Are school buses really yellow?”
Fire and Rescue Services raising awareness of dangers of driver distraction
Fire and Rescue Services across the UK will be coming together between the 8th and 14th June to raise awareness of the dangers to young drivers of driving whilst distracted. Services will be running events and activities as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)’s 2015 Road Safety Week highlighting that, as a risky