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We urge the government to ensure families receive the five health visiting checks they’re entitled to

16 May 2022 / News

19% of babies in 2021 didn’t receive their 12-month health visitor review by the time they were 15-months-old, according to our new analysis of latest Public Health England data.

Online child grooming offences pass 10,000

29 May 2020 / News

We are urging the Prime Minister to get social media regulation done as online child grooming offences pass 10,000

Remove nude images shared online

Information for parents and carers about Childline and IWF's Report Remove, a tool to help young people report unwanted images online.

Female Genital Mutilation - Prevent & Protect

Female genital mutilation is illegal. We've got advice to help you keep children and young people safe.

Domestic abuse through the eyes of a children's service practionner

Dannie works for the NSPCC as a children's practitioner at our Grimsby Together for Childhood Centre. We support children and families with services that protect against abuse and neglect, and support recovery.

Our Helpline sees a large increase in parents seeking advice about leaving children home alone over summer holidays

25 July 2023 / News

We’re urging parents to think carefully about whether their child is ready to be left home alone over the summer holidays.

Child sexual abuse prosecutions and convictions roughly halve in 4 years

19 January 2022 / News

Our latest research finds child sexual abuse (CSA) prosecutions and convictions are falling and young people are facing increasingly long and distressing court delays.

UK government is at risk of failing babies and parents during the coronavirus pandemic

29 October 2020 / News

Coronavirus (Covid-19) mean new and expecting parents need more support than ever - but many aren't getting the help they need. NSPCC and a coalition of early years charities warn Government they're at risk of failing a generation of babies born during the coronavirus pandemic.

Understanding Child Self-Harm & Keep Them Safe

We've got advice to help you understand self-harming in children and teenagers, how to recognise the signs, and what you can do to support a young person who self-harms.

Half a million children suffer abuse in the UK every year

21 April 2022 / News

New data and research released today paints a worrying picture of the abuse and neglect faced by children. Support children and help us end child abuse by getting involved in Childhood Day 2022.

Schools abuse helpline receives over 650 contacts as pupils urged to get in touch with concerns

6 September 2021 / News

Our specialised helpline works directly with the Department of Education to support children and young people who've experienced abuse at school. Whenever the abuse happened – we’re here to help.

We’re calling for effective action in the Online Safety Bill as child abuse image crimes reach record levels

22 February 2023 / News

66% increase in child abuse image offences recorded by UK police in the past 5 years, our investigation has revealed.

Last December was loneliest month for children contacting Childline

1 December 2021 / News

Our Childline service saw counselling sessions about loneliness peak over the festive period last year, with a record number of nearly 600 sessions provided on this topic in December alone.

Campaign with us

2 minutes of your time could change a child’s life – whether it’s signing a petition or emailing your MP. Campaign with us to help keep children safe.

What Is Emotional Abuse & Things You Should Know

Explore our guide on identifying emotional abuse, its impact, and steps for reporting. Get the support you need to protect children from harm.

New report shows scale of abuse against teenagers

25 August 2020 / News

For the first time, our ‘How safe are our children? report has looked at the scale of abuse against teenagers, and highlights their heightened risk of experiencing physical and sexual abuse offences compared with younger children.

Our flagship conference shines a spotlight on peer-on-peer sexual abuse as reports increase significantly

11 May 2022 / News

Reports to our Helpline about young people experiencing harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) increased significantly last year after an unheard-of number spoke out publicly about abuse in and around schools.