You can't watch them twenty-four hours a day - parents' and children's perceptions, understanding and experiences of accidents and accident prevention

During 1990 a small qualitative action research project was undertaken to explore parents' and children's perspectives on child safety. Direct work with children aged three to six and their parents was carried out in four locations in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. A total of 196 children and 112 parents took part. The implications of the findings for the work of professionals is discussed in detail and recommendations are made in relation to: safety education in school and pre-school provision; practical support for parents; safety advice for health visitors; improving post accident support; group work to support parents; training for health visitors; local campaign work.;A set of 5 posters listing some of the main findings of the research was produced as well.