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Almost 40% of all our Helpline referrals involve children aged 5 and under

11 September 2024 / News

The government must invest in early years services to better protect babies and young children.

Increase in number of 'sextortion' contacts received by Childline

6 September 2024 / News

Childline provided over 900 counselling sessions relating to sextortion, the blackmail and threats children receive to share sexual images online in 2023/24.

102% increase in the number of children in care in the past 12 years

5 September 2024 / News

Declining spending on early intervention services means many families are not receiving support before they reach crisis point.

NSPCC appoints new CEO Chris Sherwood

4 September 2024 / News

The NSPCC has appointed Chris Sherwood, formerly Chief Executive at the RSPCA, as its new Chief Executive.

How to protect your children's back-to-school photos

2 September 2024 / News

Back-to-school photos are a yearly ritual for many families. And it's your choice whether to keep them private or share them safely online. We have advice to help keep your children's back-to-school photos safe.

We're calling for a national strategy for England on child neglect

28 August 2024 / News

Our research reveals that most professionals across key sectors don't think there's enough support for children experiencing neglect. Read our child neglect report.

Manchester Marathon 2026

Starting and finishing at the iconic Old Trafford stadium, this event is known as the UK's flattest, fastest and friendliest marathon.

Large majority of secondary school teachers think students worry too much that exam results will determine their future

12 August 2024 / News

Our Childline service wants to remind young people that there are always options whatever they achieve, and that we're here to support them if they need us.