Safe Child Scheme

Safe child scheme leaflet

The Bentall Centre can be a busy place. So if you're visiting with children make sure you keep a close eye on where they are. But if they do get lost, here's what to do:

1.  Stay calm
2. If you're inside a store, tell the people at the nearest till or checkout
3.  If you're in the Centre, alert the nearest security staff
4. Listen carefully to any public address announcements
5. Call the police.

It's a fact, toddlers and children like to wander. So to make sure they're as safe as possible here are a few things you should do:

1. Teach your child to recite their name, address and telephone number
2. Sew their name into their clothing
3. Make sure your child stays close to you and holds your hand when shopping
4. Use reins or wrist straps in busy places
5. Don't leave your children unsupervised in play areas
6. Teach your children to recognise the 'Safe Child' picture and make sure your children know how to recognise the shopping centre staff.
   
   Also, teach your child these simple instructions - in case they do get lost:
   
   1 - Stop, stand still, look, but do not run around
   2 - If you see the person you're shopping with, go straight back to them and hold their hand
   3 - If you can't see who you were with, go straight to a till or check-out
   4 - If you get lost when you're not in a shop or on the street - go to the nearest shop and tell the person at the checkout
   5 - Do not approach anyone else.