How safe is your child at home? Home safety guide for parents

How safe is your child at home? Home safety guide for parents

The “Home Safety Guide for Parents” is a useful resource designed to help parents and caregivers create a safe and secure environment for children under the age of five within their homes. The guide provides room-by-room safety tips, offering practical suggestions and preventive measures to…


Safe at Home Tips for Under-5s: Accident Prevention Guide

Safe at Home Tips for Under-5s: Accident Prevention Guide

The “Safe at Home Tips for Under-5s” is an essential accident prevention guide designed to help parents and caregivers create a safe environment for young children. The guide focuses on various potential risks and provides practical tips to prevent accidents in the following areas: Falls…


County Lines: Information for Parents Booklet

County Lines: Information for Parents Booklet

This booklet is specifically designed for parents, aiming to equip them with valuable knowledge about county lines and criminal exploitation, as well as the warning signs that their child may be at risk. By understanding these crucial aspects, parents will be better prepared to take…


Child Criminal Exploitation & Crime Prevention Educational Videos

Trapped – County Lines What does it feel like to be Trapped? Children and young people are being criminally exploited by organised crime. This video shows the experience of one lad in Manchester. View the video’s accompanying resources here.  Alfie’s Story – Groomed for Criminal…


How to talk to your child about knives (a parents' guide)

How to talk to your child about knives (a parents’ guide)

The “How to Talk to Your Child about Knives” guide is a practical and informative leaflet designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable advice on reducing the likelihood of a child carrying a knife. This resource aims to equip parents with the necessary tools…


Online safety agreement template

FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY AGREEMENT  A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet, and to start discussions together around how to behave in a positive way when online, whether this is at…


Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know

Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know

“Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know” is an informative leaflet designed to assist parents and caregivers in effectively monitoring their teenagers and protecting them from risky behaviors. The leaflet emphasizss the importance of parental monitoring in promoting the well-being and safety…


Stay Safe Programme resources

Stay Safe Programme resources

The Stay Safe Programme provides a range of resources designed to promote safety and well-being among children. The resources are originally intended for use in classes or groups, but can also be adapted for 1:1 work with children. They cover five main Stay Safe topics:…


Home conditions observation record/framework

Home conditions observation record/framework

The Home Conditions Observation Record/Framework is a valuable tool designed to assist social workers in observing and documenting the conditions of a home. It provides a structured framework that covers key areas of the home, including the living area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and garden. Social…


Young people’s safety questionnaire/toolkit

Young people’s safety questionnaire/toolkit

The Young People’s Safety Questionnaire/Toolkit is a valuable resource for professionals working with young people aged 13 to 18. Its purpose is to initiate discussions about safety in a non-accusatory manner, allowing young people to explore risky situations and gain knowledge about safer alternatives. The…


Keep Safe: A guide to personal safety

This illustrated guide teaches people with learning disabilities how to stay safe at home, out and about, on public transport, at cash machines, and on the phone. Tips cover planning ahead, securing doors/windows, carrying belongings safely, avoiding isolation, asserting boundaries, reporting concerns, getting help, and…


Home safety check - risk assessment (Template)

Home safety check – risk assessment (Template)

This Home Safety Check Risk Assessment Template is a valuable tool originally designed for childminders but equally beneficial for social workers when assessing potential risks within a child’s home environment. It simplifies the process of identifying potential hazards in various areas of a household, thereby…