Children and Young People

If you’ve got a problem or are worried about someone, it can be hard to know what to do. You don’t have to cope on your own. You have the right to grow up safe from people hurting you.

What is child abuse?

Child abuse is when you, or another child or young person, is being harmed or isn’t being looked after properly.

Remember, being abused is never your choice and never your fault.  Child abuse is never right.

 

Here are some things to look out for:

• not being fed
• being continuously criticised, ignored or humiliated
• being asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable
• being frightened when left alone without an adult to look after you
• being hit, kicked or punched
• being sexually abused (this can include inappropriate sexual behaviour, language or touching)

Where to go for help

• ChildLine is the free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. Call 0800 1111.

• The NSPCC has a helpline 0808 800 5000 for children and young people, and a website with helpful advice about what to do if you are worried or scared

If you are a child or young person and you are being abused or neglected please contact:

Staffordshire

Staffordshire Children’s Advice and Support (SCAS)

0300 111 8007

8.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday 8.30am- 4.30pm Friday

EDS (out of hours) Tel No. 0345 604 2886

If you are in immediate danger call 999

ANXIETY

A guide for parents to help children understand, cope and become strengthened by their experiences of anxiety at a young age.

https://tutorful.co.uk/guides/the-expert-guide-to-help-your-child-with-anxiety

MIND YOU

A new website has been launched for parents and young people to help access information about mental health.
www.mindyou.org.uk

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE INFORMATION SERVICE

Children and Family Services - Staffordshire County Council

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Parent Talk offers free, down-to-earth advice for parents of children aged 0-19 in the UK.

Action for Children / Parenting Coaches

OUTDOOR PURSUITS

Useful guides on outdoor safety including advice on:

Stranger Danger   First Aid Kits   Staying Safe in the Sun     Bicycle Safety

Water Safety   Travelling Aboard

https://outdoorpursuits.com/resources/outdoor-safety-guide/

Another Safety Guide – www.nsc.org/act/events/Pages/be-safe-when-being-active-outdoors