Letting your child walk home from school without the watch of a parental eye can be nerve-wracking. Some parents will be wondering when it's appropriate to allow their child that little extra freedom, ...

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Speak Out Stay Safe sessions talk to primary school pupils about abuse and how to recognise different forms of it A charity is looking for volunteers to take part in a project to help teach school ...

The days are getting brighter and the weather is improving, meaning parents may be wondering when they can let their children walk to and from school on their own. The prospect of letting your kids ...

The NSPCC recommends children under the age of 12 should never be left home alone – day or night. (Getty Images) Barbecues, holidays, weddings and weekends away… the summer is often a time for ...

The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) have detailed four key points that parents should discuss with their children before allowing them to leave the house on their ...

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What age are you allowed to leave your child home alone? And is it illegal to do so? With the summer holidays around the corner the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) ...

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The NSPCC is calling for new volunteers to help support its services in 2025. The children’s charity, which relies largely on public donations to fund its services, needs volunteers to help organise ...

Trying to tackle taking care of your family, working a job, maintaining a social life plus looking after your home can be an extra challenge during the Easter holidays when the children are at home.