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Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport

Advice and support for keeping your child safe in sports clubs, groups and activities.

Reporting child abuse and neglect

In the UK and worried about a child's safety or wellbeing? You can report it to us by phone or online, remaining anonymous if you wish.

Help and advice in Jersey

If you're looking for help or advice in Jersey, you can explore our guidance and services.

Government delay in reforming children's social care in England will cost taxpayers £1 billion over 10 years

23 May 2023 / News

Alongside four other children’s charities, we’re urging the UK government to deliver its reform programme ‘Stable Homes, Built on Love’.

82% rise in online grooming crimes against children in the last 5 years

15 August 2023 / News

We are urging MPs and tech companies to back the Online Safety Bill following new research on the scale of online grooming.

Child cruelty offences jump by 25% in a single year

10 June 2022 / News

NSPCC can today reveal child cruelty and neglect offences increased by a quarter last year as the country emerged from the pandemic.

Child cruelty crimes surge by more than a fifth - we urgently need government action

10 February 2022 / News

We’re urging the government to strengthen the child protection system and significantly reduce child cruelty crimes.

New figures reveal four in five victims of online grooming crimes are girls

6 October 2021 / News

Our latest research has found girls aged 12-15 are most likely to be victims of online grooming, and more needs to be done to protect children online.

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.

Policy and influencing

We stand up for children, demand laws change and take action to better protect children and young people.

Child sexual offences jump 57% in 5 years

10 August 2020 / News

New figures recorded more than 73,500 child sex offences recorded by UK police in 2019/20. We're calling the Government to publish its Child Sexual Abuse Strategy that puts victims and prevention at its core

What You Need to Know About Child Trafficking

Child trafficking and modern slavery are child abuse. We've got advice to help you spot the signs and report your concerns.

We’re calling on the Prime Minister to take action on child sexual abuse following final IICSA report

3 December 2022 / News

We’ve brought together Leaders from more than 30 agencies and organisations to call on the Prime Minister and the Home Secretary to turn the findings and recommendations of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) into a national mission to prevent child sexual abuse.

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.

National and regional hubs

We work directly with children and families across the UK. Find out which services are available in your area and how to get in touch.