How can I help keep my child safe?
It’s up to all of us to keep children safe. Take this free, 10-minute digital training from the NSPCC and learn what to do if you’re ever worried about a child or their family Listen up, Speak up
There's no such thing as a perfect parent. One day all's calm, the next it's chaos. However it's going, the NSPCC provide advice and support for parents and carers.
- These parenting programmes from Cornwall Council are workshops and / or groups that support you with some of the challenges of being a parent. Parents tell us that they learn a great deal from each other and enjoy the support that a group provides. We offer a selection of free workshops, whatever the age or needs of your child.
- More free online training for parents and parents to be, developed to support emotional health and well-being in the early years and up to adulthood available here
- You may find these parenting tips and tricks from the Maudsley Charity useful
What is Child Abuse?
Child abuse is intentional harm to a child by an adult or another child. This may be over a prolonged period of time or can also be a one-off action.
Child abuse may be physical, sexual or emotional, it can happen in person or online. Child abuse can also result from a lack of love, care and attention, this is called Neglect. For more information about different types of abuse please click here
Child Sexual Abuse
Key messages:
- Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) in the family is a hidden crime. Most children and young people who are sexually abused are abused by someone they know.
- Knowing the signs and reporting cases of child sexual abuse is everyone’s responsibility.
- You don’t have to be certain it’s happening. If you’re concerned a child is being abused or their safety is at risk, speak to someone.
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The NSPCC provide more information about the signs and indicators of child sexual abuse and also have some useful advice for parents of younger children "Talk PANTS" With the help of their friendly dinosaur Pantosaurus, Talk PANTS is a simple conversation to help keep your child safe from sexual abuse.
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The Lucy Faithfull Foundation is a UK-wide child protection charity that works to stop child sexual abuse. They protect children by working with people who pose a sexual risk and diverting them from causing harm and support individuals and families who have been affected by abuse.
They host the #StopItNow campaign and raise awareness across the UK to help adults to do their part to stop child sexual abuse by addressing personal, family and community concerns.

If you know someone who has been looking at sexual images of children, they can help you. Get anonymous support here.
In the tabs on the left of this page you can find more information about different risks, how they may impact children and young people and where to go for more help, support and advice.