This guidance brings together sources of information about the main risks children may be particularly vulnerable to during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and signposts you to help and support available.

The essential measures to control coronavirus can potentially increase risks to children and this can cause concern for parents and carers.

This guide also includes information on the support providers who can help you have effective conversations with a young person, especially if you are concerned for their safety.

It includes support for

Domestic Abuse

Teenage Relationship Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

Sexual Assault Referral Centres

Crime, Criminal Exploitation and County Lines, violence and gangs

Radicalisation

Online Child Safety

Mental Health

• Advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm

• Keeping children safe during community activities, after-school clubs and tuition: Questions to help parents and carers choose out-of-school settings
  This guide will help parents and carers choose a safe out-of-school setting for their children to attend. ‘Children’ refers to people who have not yet reached their 18th birthday.