1.Dial 999
Your child uses a pretend locked phone, just like the real thing, and dials 999.
For parents of 3–10 year olds
Would your child know what to do if they had to call 999?
Practice 999 lets children aged 3–10 practise a real emergency call with a calm, friendly call handler, so if it ever happens for real, they've done it before.
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- Always pretend
- Ages 3–10
- PIN-protected parent area
- Calls from £1.99
- Designed by a performance psychologist
Telling them isn't the same as practising it
Most of us have told our children to “ring 999 in an emergency”. But in the moment, would they remember how to unlock the phone, what to say, or their own address? Children learn by doing. Practice 999 gives them a safe way to rehearse the whole call, so it feels familiar rather than frightening.
How it works
Three calm steps, one confident child
2.Talk to the call handler
A calm, friendly British call handler asks the real questions: which service, their name, where they live and what's happened.
3.Get feedback
After the call, you both get simple feedback on what went well and what to practise next.
Built for every child
Every child should be able to call for help. Practice 999 is being designed so children with special educational needs, neurodiverse children and Welsh-speaking families can practise in a way that suits them.
Extra time
The call handler never rushes. If your child goes quiet, they're told: take your time, I'm still here.
Simple mode
Short, clear questions in the same order every time, with yes or no answers. Ideal for younger children and children who find lots of words hard.
Tap to answer
Picture cards your child can tap instead of speaking, for children who are non-verbal or find talking difficult under pressure.
Practise one step
Practise a single part of the call, like saying your address, until your child feels confident, then put it all together.
Cymraeg: practice calls in Welsh are coming soon.
Built with feedback from someone who works in a 999 control room. Practice 999 is a practice tool only and is not connected to the emergency services.
See how it works
A short look at what your child hears and sees during a practice call.
What they practise
The four things that matter in a real call
Calling 999 from a locked phone
Choosing ambulance, fire or police
Saying their name, age and address
Staying calm until help arrives
Built for families
Safe by design, from the first tap
Always pretend
It never connects to the real emergency services.
You're in control
The parent area is behind a PIN.
Made for ages 3–10
The call handler adjusts to your child's age.
Pay as you go
No subscription. Practice calls from £1.99.
Family prices. Schools, see below.
For schools
Schools don't pay per child. We offer whole-school yearly plans, with practice calls included. Teachers run it in class mode on an iPad, laptop or whiteboard, and children take turns. No child accounts, names or recordings are stored.
Get in touch
Why I built Practice 999
I'm Sean, a dad and a performance psychologist. In sport, we know the moments that matter most are the ones you've rehearsed. I wanted my own children to have that same confidence if they ever needed to call for help, so I built Practice 999.
Get in touch
Got a question, want to see a demo, or interested in Practice 999 for your school? Get in touch and I'll get back to you.
Or email practice999app@gmail.com