More than 600 people have called a helpline to report sex abuse in schools in the four months since it was set up. The NSPCC phone line has received an average of 150 calls a month after it was ...

“While the NSPCC Helpline is there for adults, our Childline service is also available to all children to talk about their concerns. Trained counsellors are here 24/7, including throughout the festive ...

NEARLY 5,000 children in Northern Ireland needed counselling for loneliness in 2023/24, the NSPCC has said. The charity’s Childline service delivered the counselling sessions over the phone and online ...

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If you're wondering whether your child is mature enough to be left unsupervised during the festive break, the NSPCC has some helpful guidance.

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Two-thirds of adults in Northern Ireland believe the risk of children being harmed or abused increases over Christmas ...