Keeping your child safe

ChildLine
The UK’s free, 24-hour confidential helpline for children and young people who need to talk. Trained counsellors are there to provide comfort, support and advice about any problem that’s on their minds.

Resources which deal with abuse and feeling safe

In the know: keeping safe and strong
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC). For children aged 8 to 11. Uses colourful illustrations, quizzes and cartoon strips to help tackle the difficult subject of child abuse.

Help... me feel safe and happy
The Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS). A leaflet for young children about feeling happy and feeling safe.  Describes different ways of communicating feelings, encourages children to tell adults when they feel unsafe, to say no if they feel threatened, the difference between good and bad touches and when to share secrets.

How can I protect myself?
Kidscape.

Street sense: protect yourself (PDF)
Kidscape.

Top Tips! (ages 5 - 7)
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).

Resources which deal with talking about abuse

Worried? Need to talk?
NSPCC. A resource for young people aged 11 to 16 which provides information about the NSPCC and other services that are there to help them.

Help... I need someone to talk to (PDF)
CCPAS. This booklet aims to provide help to young people who have experienced abuse. It provides advice and contacts and is aimed at 11-18 year olds.

How to report (8 - 10)
CEOP.

How to report (11 - 16)
CEOP.

Resources about bullying and violence

Bullying: information for primary school pupils (PDF)
NSPCC. Explains what bullying is and what to do if you or someone else is being bullied. Also contains information for children who may be bullying someone else.

Bullying: information for secondary school pupils (PDF) 
NSPCC. Explains what bullying is and what to do if you or someone else is being bullied. Also contains information for children who may be bullying someone else.

Feel safe at home (PDF)
NSPCC. Aimed at children aged 8-11, this booklet gives advice on what to do if they are concerned about domestic violence in their home.

Resources about keeping safe online

Help me chat safely... on the net... when I email... on my mobile (PDF)
CCPAS. Resource for children which provides general safety advice on staying safe when using the internet, email or mobile phones. Looks at surfing, Instant Messenger, chatrooms, blogging, mobiles and bullying, viruses, and includes explanations of common terminology and puzzles.

What next?

Are you a voluntary or community group? Check out our specially created Are they safe? pack for more information on writing policies and procedures.