Out alone: your guide to keeping your child safe

Getting the balance right between allowing children their independence and ensuring their safety when away from home can be difficult. 

Out alone provides advice and practical tips to parents on how to prepare children for being out on their own, whether it’s when walking to and from school, attending sports or holiday clubs, or getting involved in other community activities.

It explains the importance of telling children from a very young age what to do if they get lost, and the dangers of allowing pre-teen children to go out on their own.  It also gives advice on what anyone should do when noticing a child being bullied, ill-treated or in distress.

Also useful for any service or professional offering parenting advice to those caring for young children or teenagers.

Download a copy (below) or order your free printed copy by calling 0808 800 5000 or emailing help@nspcc.org.uk. For multiple copies buy from NSPCC publications.