PUPILS at a primary school near Banbury have been given advice from a housebuilder about the danger of playing on building sites.

Staff from Deddington Primary School were given a talk by managers from David Wilson Homes.

The company is building new homes at Deddington Grange and Kingfisher Meadows in Witney.

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Staff told pupils that new homes developments under construction may look like exciting places to explore but could be extremely hazardous.

Harry Marcuse-Harris, Construction Director at David Wilson Homes Mercia, said: “Developers like ourselves are building more new homes at sites all over the country, but until they are completed these places can be dangerous, and with the school summer holidays approaching, children should be told to stay away.

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“While we do watch out for youngsters during the day and secure our sites at night, we would like to ask parents to ensure the safety of their children during the holidays, especially if they live near an active building site.”

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David Wilson Homes hosts site visits and holds regular safety talks for schools close to wherever it is building new homes to encourage site safety and highlight the hazards of playing on or near construction sites.

Deddington Grange in Flux Drive, Deddington, features three, four and five-bedroom homes with four and five-bedroom homes costing from £600,000 to £700,000.