Easter & Spring Travel Safety
Keeping children safe during Easter holidays — travel, public spaces, and managing screen time during breaks.
Easter and spring half-term holidays often involve travel, day trips, and more time at home. This guide covers safety considerations for families during this period, from managing public spaces to keeping screen time balanced during school breaks.
Travel safety basics
Take recent photos of your children before heading to busy venues. Agree on meeting points, ensure children know your phone number, and discuss what to do if separated.
Public space awareness
In crowded places like theme parks, shopping centres, and beaches, keep younger children close and ensure older children check in regularly. Identify staff or information points they can go to for help.
Screen time during holidays
School breaks often mean more device time. Maintain some structure: agree on daily limits, encourage outdoor activities, and keep devices out of bedrooms at night.
Visiting family safely
When children visit grandparents or other family members, ensure those adults understand basic online safety. Share our grandparents guide if helpful.
Post-holiday device check
After the holiday, review your child's device for any new apps, contacts, or content that appeared during the break. Have a casual conversation about their online experiences.
Related safety topics
This is practical educational content to support families. For case-specific concerns about a child's safety, contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 or your local safeguarding team.