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Listen up, Speak up

With our free 10-minute digital training, we're empowering every adult to know what to do if a child needs help, and where to go if you need support yourself.

Half a million children suffer abuse and neglect a year in the UK.
But there's something we can all do to change that.

That's why we're encouraging every adult in the UK to take our 10-minute digital training.*

Listen up and learn a little with our Connect the DOTS training. We'll show you where to go if you need support, and how to speak up for children who need it. Because that little bit of knowledge can help keep a lot of children safe.

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Introducing: Listen up, Speak up

How to take part

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1. Sign up

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2. Take the training

Take our free 10-minute digital training. We'll show you where to go if you need support, and how to speak up for children who need it.

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3. Learn more

We'll email you more information and resources so you can continue learning in your own time.

Worried about a child?

If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our Helpline to speak to one of our counsellors. Call us on 0808 800 5000, or email [email protected]

Contact the Helpline

* The Connect the DOTS training is not the safeguarding training required for people working or volunteering with children. For more in-depth safeguarding courses for professionals, visit NSPCC Learning.