LEAVING CHILDREN HOME ALONE
Information for Adults
"Deciding if your child is ready to be left home alone can be a tricky decision. There are lots of things to think about. Plus, there are no hard and fast ‘home alone’ rules or laws because every child is different. Whether you or your child are comfortable with the idea will often depend on how mature and adaptable your child is – and we all know how much this can vary from child to child." - NSPCC
LINKS & RESOURCES
NSPCC GUIDANCE
"Advice to help you make up your mind about whether leaving your child home alone is a good idea, as well as tips for choosing appropriate childcare if you decide it's not. We also give advice on what you can do if you're worried about a child who is being left at home alone."
UK GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE
"The law doesn’t say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it’s an offence to leave a child alone if it places them at risk. Use your judgement on how mature your child is before you decide to leave them alone, eg at home or in a car."
