Safety and wellbeing

Keeping child or teenager safe from harm, supporting them with challenging experiences, and finding support

Advice if you’re worried about your child vaping

If you think your child is vaping, understand the risks so you can talk to them about it.

Talking about sexual harassment can help your child understand what’s acceptable and how to keep themselves safe.

If you think your child is self-harming or hurting themselves, it’s important to get support for them.

It can be hard to know what to do if your child is being violent, and you may feel scared.

If you’re worried that your child is having thoughts of suicide, there are things you can do to keep them safe.

It’s important to trust your instincts if you think a child is at risk of abuse or neglect.

Whether it is safe to leave your child will depend on the situation, their age and development stage.

If you’re worried for your child’s safety because of their race, religion or ethnicity, you may be unsure what to do.

County lines is a type of criminal exploitation. Spotting early warning signs can help protect your child.

It can be a shock to find out that your child is bullying people. Children who bully need understanding and support.

Seeing your child bite or hit others or you can be upsetting. Try to encourage behaviours you want to see more of.

What to expect if you’ve been referred to early help and deciding if its right for you.

By understanding what child exploitation means, you can be more prepared to protect your child from danger.

Knife crime is often in the news, so it’s common for parents and carers to worry. There is support available.