Larkfleet helps local youngsters “play safe”

Housing developer, Larkfleet Homes, visits local schools and helps children stay safe around building sites.

Bourne-based housing developer Larkfleet Homes has been helping local youngsters to ‘play safe’ as the summer arrives and the evenings turn lighter.

An assembly was held at Elsea Park Primary Academy, by Joe Yardley, Larkfleet’s health and safety advisor, about the dangers of playing on building sites.

Over 150 students attended, aged between four and ten years old.

During the assembly, Joe wore a safety helmet, high visibility vest and safety footwear.

After introducing himself and his role as safety officer, he gave children the opportunity to  learn and identify the meaning of safety signs shown on A3 paper.

The presentation closed with volunteer pupils holding up signs each indicating best practice such as wearing safety helmets, high visibility clothing and safety footwear. Joe added a sign with a smiley face, to represent a happy site manager.

The school is only a short distance from Bourne Heights, the site where Larkfleet is building a range of 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes.

Joe Yardley said: “It was a great pleasure to be able to share my knowledge with students at Elsea Park Primary Academy who were extremely engaging.

“At Larkfleet we are committed to keeping our staff and authorised visitors to construction sites safe. We also want to prevent injuries to youngsters who might view construction sites as exciting playgrounds when there is no-one around. It is important that we educate children about the dangers.”

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