Guides and information for parents and carers

Parental Responsibility means all the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which a parent has by law in relation to their child. This responsibility reduces as the child acquires sufficient understanding to make his or her own decisions.

The safety and welfare of children – or safeguarding – is everyone’s business. ‘Safeguarding’ means protecting children from physical, emotional, sexual abuse and neglect. It also means helping children to grow up into confident, healthy and happy adults.

In this section you can find specific information about different risks, how they may impact children and young people and where to go for help and advice.

Useful links:

• You may find these short films with parenting tips for Families under pressure useful.

• https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/childrens-services/

• In the tragic circumstances which surround the death of a child, information for parents can be found here: When a child dies - a guide for parents and carers

• Disability information and resources