Welcome to the BCP safeguarding children partnership section on information for parents and carers

Here you will find links to information, advice, guidance and support on some of the safeguarding challenges facing children, young people and their parents today.

Getting help early

Children of any age can experience problems at times, and parents or carers can’t always meet their needs by themselves. When children do require some extra support it’s always best to put help in place as soon as it is needed, before things get worse.

Throughout your child’s life there are people around who you can go to for advice, guidance and support, for example:

Midwives
Health Visitors
GPs
Children Centre workers
Nursery workers
Teachers
Other workers you might be in contact with such as Youth Workers, PSCOs or Housing Officers

Other helpful resources:

Home alone guide – When it is safe to leave your children home alone and how to choose a babysitter or childminder?

Out alone – Is your child ready to be out on their own. Get some advice on how to prepare them for different situations such as walking to and from school by themselves, attending sports or holiday clubs, or going out to play with friends.

Positive parenting – Gives advice on setting boundaries with your children, building relationships and how to deal with challenging behaviour.

Share Aware – How to keep your children safe online

Supporting a child who has mental health problems and/or suicidal thoughts

What parents can do about self-harm

Online safety information for parents

Advice on talking to children about drugs and alcohol

Help talking about difficult topics

Talk PANTS with your child (the underwear rule)

Helping children deal with divorce and separation

Advice on keeping children safe in sport on the Child Protection in Sport Unit website