Child Safety
Thinkuknow is an award-winning on and offline safety programme for children and young people, professionals and parents that has been developed by the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Command.
Resources for parents and carers can be downloaded at: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents
Parent Info provides up-to-date, expert information for parents on a range of concerns they may have about children and young people.
Resources for parents and carers can be downloaded at: https://www.parentinfo.org
The Childline website has lots of valuable information, but one area I like is their Calm Zone. The activities aim to help children feel better when they’re feeling anxious, scared or sad. Although children could be encouraged to visit the website themselves, these are good techniques for adults use with children. Ideas include: breathing exercises, a ‘let it go’ box and creating a ‘sense drawer’.
Their website can be found here: https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone
In October 2020, the government published guidance intended to help parents and carers choose a safer out-of-school setting for their child, including:
- community activities
- after-school clubs
- supplementary schools
- tuition
- music lessons
- sports training