Information for Parents and Carers

Breck's Last Game

Breck’s Last Game, a short film about a 14-year-old boy who was murdered by a man he met on a gaming site, has been made available online. For more information, please visit our CSE page.

Multi Agency Learning and Improvement Review

On 17^th May 2018, the Leicester Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) published the summary of a multi-agency learning and improvement review into the death of 15 year-old Brandon, who sadly took his own life in August 2016. Jenny Myers, Independent Chair of the LSCB  released a statement regarding the review.

We have also released a briefing for practitioners. 

There is a new webpage giving resources around mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Children at Risk of Serious and Organised Crime

Download Leicestershire Police's warning signs that a child may display when they are beginning to become involved in Serious and Organised Crime.

Safeguarding In Sport

Any club offering a sport or activity to children or young people has a responsibility to safeguard them.

Child Sexual Exploitation

CSE is a form of child abuse and has to be dealt with as soon as it is spotted. It is key for anyone who has contact with children including family, parents and carers to understand the warning signs and respond immediately. The following information gives an understanding of what CSE is, how to spot the warning signs and who to notify.

• CSE Could you spot the signs?

• Watch the Leicester City Early Help and Prevention Service's Parent's Guide to CSE.

Trafficking Children

The NSPCC has information on trafficking children including a Child Trafficking Advice Centre which can be contacted on 0808 800 5000 or by e-mail help@nspcc.org.uk

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Helpline

The NSPCC has set up a FGM helpline, which is free, anonymous and 24/7. If you're worried a child is at risk of, or has had, FGM, call the FGM helpline on: 0800 028 3550 or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk.

Watch the videos from the FGM Conference held online on 23.03.2021

Domestic Violence and abuse

For the helpline and services offered contact 0808 80 200 28.

Leicestershire Police can also be contacted on 101 (999 in an emergency) for further information and help.

Child Protection Conferences

The Family Rights Group have produced a short film for parents and carers to help with understanding and preparing for Child Protection Conferences:

• What is a child protection conference? A guide for parents

Leaflets:

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers - Bengali Translation

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers - Gujarati Translation

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers - Punjabi Translation

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers - Somali Translation

• Child Protection Conference - A Guide for Parents and Carers - Urdu Translation

• My Child Protection Conference - Part 1

• My Child Protection Conference - Part 2

Keeping Children Safe

With the internet growing rapidly and technology becoming more accessible to children and young people, it is important to keep abreast with what they are using and the dangers of being online.

Further information for Safety and e-Safety is available here. 

Watch Understanding a Child's Digital World by Prevent.

 Anti-Bullying

• Anti-bullying guidance

Further information for families, parents and carers can be found below:

NSPCC information on children staying home alone

NSPCC information on emotional abuse