NSPCC

Helping parents give children five and under the high level of care and attention they need


We are piloting a service known as SafeCare® with the parents of neglected children in the UK to help end the neglect of children five and under.

Recent NSPCC research shows almost one in ten children have suffered parental neglect.

We aim to help prevent cases of neglect from reaching this point.

Challenging neglectful behaviour

Babies and young children need a high level of parental care. Parents who physically or emotionally neglect a child at this age can cause immense, lasting damage to their child's development.

NSPCC workers will visit homes where children have been referred to the local authority because of concerns about neglect.

They will see parents and children for approximately five months, for one to two hours every week and provide advice and guidance on how to:

be more attentive to their children's needs and challenge neglectful behaviour
play with young children
keep children healthy and well-fed
handle crying, tantrums and other difficult behaviour
make the home safe and establish safe routines
The NSPCC Home Visitors will also work with local children's services to support the families.

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SafeCare® | NSPCC

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SafeCare® is a programme to help parents give children under five the high level of care and attention they need.