MORE than 300 children from Tees Valley have been learning about the dangers found on construction sites.

As part of Child Safety Week 2015, Keepmoat Homes in partnership with Stockton Borough Council hosted a safety talk about health and safety on building sites.

As part of Keepmoat’s commitment to supporting the local communities in which it works, the team visited Norton Primary Academy to educate the children about the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the dangers of playing near building sites.

The team also aimed to promote the Child Accident Prevention Trust’s key messages to the children aged between four and nine.

The youngsters tried on high visibility vests and steel toe capped safety boots, getting the chance to be constructors.

Stockton Council’s Cabinet Member for Access, Communities and Community Safety, Councillor Steve Nelson, said: “The Norton Park regeneration site is just a stones through away from Norton Primary Academy so it is important that the children who learn there know about the dangers of construction sites.

“We welcome Keepmoat visiting the academy to help the children identify risks so they know how to keep safe.”

Sarah Booth, Community Engagement & Investment Manager at Keepmoat, said: "It’s great to engage with local children in areas surrounding our developments and to educate them on the important issue of safety surrounding building sites. The children were really engaged with the activities and the feedback from the school has been fantastic."