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Chesswood Junior School

999 - Emergency Services

HOW TO CALL THE EMERGENCY SERVICES

No one wants to find themselves in such a situation, but in the event of an emergency, children need to know what to do. In this unit, young people are taught who to call and how, while keeping themselves safe, calm and confident.

 

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THE CORRECT WAY TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY 999 CALL

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11 and shows a child's phone call to 999, reporting a fire.

DIAL 999 FOR EMERGENCY

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11.

Gemma, aged 9, dials 999 for an ambulance when her nan is poorly.

 

WHO YOU GONNA CALL? WHEN TO CALL 999

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11. The film looks at when to call 999 and when NOT to. Different scenarios are given to provide an opportunity for children to decide on the best action to take.

CALLING 999 - WHAT INFORMATION WILL I NEED TO GIVE?

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11. Jules Lockett, from the London Ambulance Service, lists the 5 key pieces of information that help the operator when an emergency call is made.

 

TEACHING CHILDREN TO CALL 999

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11, although is aimed at younger viewers. The film explains how to call the emergency services and which service covers what kind of emergency.

HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY 999 CALL

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11, although is aimed at younger viewers. The film shows a young lion call 999 when a car crashes outside his house.

https://vimeo.com/348369110

A LESSON IN CALLING 999

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11, although is aimed at younger viewers. Rosie, who is 6 years old, teaches us how to call 999 and what to say to the operator.

 

999 CALL USING THE 'WHAT 3 WORDS' APP

This video is appropriate for children aged 7-11. The film shows a real telephone conversation between a 999 controller and a jogger who reported a fire using the 'What 3 Words' app, which gives precise navigational data.