setting/ school/college Children’s Centres Voluntary organisations involved in health or social care./ schools/colleges, including for weight and height assessment and school immunisation; Early Childhood

the move to secondary school that parents decide whether their child is ready to be left home alone. until your child is ready. Look into local after school, or community sporting / creative clubs Look

about their school day and their friends, especially during the ‘trying’ teenage years. Help your

Children love to explore and go on adventures, so if you are going to the beach, its important to keep them safe.  Before you and your family head to the beach or off on holiday, it's a good idea to do some research. Look into which beaches have good family facilities and safety features. During the school holidays, and in particular in hot weather, increasing numbers of children put themselves at risk of drowning. On average 40-50 children drown per year in the UK, so its important

name, age, school or address If your child gets an ‘uh-oh’ feeling in their tummy about something

they are. Keep your personal information private. You don’t need to tell people your full name, age, school. to people, the same as you would in school or out and about. Staying Safe Online It is important

. The police will be able to support if required. Your child’s school may also be able to help you

at home or at school. They may find it hard to concentrate and do their best at school because

. They want to gain status, and feel powerful. They’ve been excluded from school and don’t feel they have.; A rise in skipping school. Multiple mobile phones. Your child's friends may change suddenly. but there are reports of seven year olds being 'groomed' into county lines.  Primary school children are seen. can be groomed into county lines. However, those from poor households, who often  skip school. in positive after school/weekend activities.  Get to know their friends.  Always know where your

and will search someone if they believe they are carrying a knife. Police and school staff can also search young people for weapons at school. Carrying a knife could mean being arrested, going