Worried about a young person setting fire?
If you’re worried about a child or young person who has set fires, or has a fascination with fires, our free and confidential Fire Safety Intervention Scheme can help.
Why do children and young people set fires?
Children and young people of all ages can display an interest in fire. Those that set fires do so for various reasons which could include; natural curiosity, mimicking parent/carers behaviour or as a way of expressing their feelings for example, emotional distress or anger.
Signs to look out for:
- Scorch marks and/or small burn holes in clothes, bedding, carpets and other soft furnishings
- Burnt matches or other items such as charred paper or melted objects left lying about or in waste bins
- Matches and lighters hidden in the young person’s bedroom, under the bed, in drawers, in their school bag or coat.
- An unusual fascination with fires
Fire Safety Intervention Scheme:
If a child or young person you know is displaying this type of behaviour, our Fire Safety Intervention Scheme could help. To book, please email [email protected]
Training for staff:
A free webinar or presentation is available for any staff who work with children and young people to recognise fire-setting behaviour and build awareness and understanding of the available intervention and support on offer. We can offer this digitally or face to face and customise it to fit your schedule. To book, please email [email protected]
Contact our Children and Young People (CYP) Team