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All volunteers receive training and support from NSPCC staff and only need to commit a few hours a month.

Childline: NSPCC seeking volunteers to help keep more children safe

Childline: Government needs to act on concerns over Ofcom’s enforcement of the O...

The creative abilities of AI can have a devastating impact on children when used in the wrong ways. Photo posed by model

Childline: The very real risks to children through the growth and access to AI t...

Parents suffering with their mental health can have an impact on the whole family. Photo posed by models.

Childline: Campaign raising awareness of the importance of parents’ mental healt...

The NSPCC’s Partners in Business initiative goes a long way to helping support children.

Childline: Entrepreneurs and businesses urged to join NSPCC partnership to suppo...

Last year, the NSPCC’s Childline service delivered almost 5,000 counselling sessions to young people where the main topic was loneliness.

Childline: Loneliness can have an enormous impact on children’s mental health - ...

The moment Ellis Dismore attacked the underage girl in the street.

Watch: Knife-wielding predator chases schoolgirl before stabbing her

Childline's fundraising event Number Day is aimed at schools, pupils and education settings across the UK.

Childline: Fundraising event Number Day encourages children to engage in and hav...

Childline is looking for people to join them in the New Year. Are you up to the challenge?

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Join our team in 2025

Schak, Cinderella and the NSPCC bring Christmas magic to children in the North East.

Schak, Cinderella and the NSPCC bring Christmas magic to children

Professionals and volunteers who work with children are invited to an NSPCC conference focused on protecting children and young people from sexual abuse.

Professionals urged to sign up for NSPCC child safeguarding conference

Young people still face the same difficulties over the festive period as they do throughout the year. Photo posed by model

Childline: Lights on the houses and carols in the air do not make young people’s...

NSPCC to host a carol service at Durham Cathedral to support children this Christmas.

NSPCC to host a carol service at Durham Cathedral

It is common for families to experience more arguments during the holidays, so it is important to stay calm.

Childline: Online support available for children and parents as Christmas can be...

Santa’s Smashed Burger makes an appearance on the festive menu

Don't miss limited-edition Santa’s Smashed Burger this festive season

Children are not immune when parents quarrel over money.

Childline: Financial hardship can have an impact on children’s physical and ment...
The cost of living crisis has dominated the news in recent years, and more people are tightening their purse strings or worrying about paying bills.
Darren Worth

Leeds United lends support to NSPCC festive fun at Roundhay Park with Santa, Geordie Shore star and DJ Schak.

Leeds United lends support to NSPCC festive fun

Children and young people get upset when they hear arguments at home. Picture posed by model

Childline: Thousands of children this Christmas will seek free and confidential ...

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse.

The NSPCC sees a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

If you’re buying tech for a child in the Black Friday sales, remember to speak regularly to them about what they're doing online.

Childline: Be aware of potential dangers when buying a child technology gifts

The new Christmas menu even features festive cocktails

Festive treats galore as TGI Fridays launches a special Christmas menu

It is vital parents, guardians, teachers and family members are mindful of the signs a child might display if they were being bullied.

Childline: Anti-Bullying Week encourages conversation about championing kindness...

A lot of abuse is via private messaging which is why the Online Safety Act needs strengthening. Picture posed by model

Chidline: A year since Online Safety Act became law, we’re still waiting for tec...

A scene from one of the NSPCC's three short films for the It's Not Love learning resource.

Childline: It’s Not Love aims to offer strategies for how to navigate away from ...

The Walk for Children fundraiser this year marks the fifth annual event, which supports NSPCC services including Childline.

Childline: Call for families to join in annual Walk for Children fundraiser

Team Jamaica weightlifting Olympian Chloe Whylie.

Olympians and leading organisations celebrate NSPCC sports safeguarding campaign

NSPCC art competition to help schoolchildren Talk PANTS.

NSPCC art competition to help schoolchildren Talk PANTS
School children have been encouraged to Talk PANTS and take part in an art competition ahead of an NSPCC event with cinema tickets and gift vouchers on offer.
Stephanie Bateman

Newcastle head coach Marc Steutel.

Sportsmen back NSPCC campaign to keep North East children safe in sport

The NSPCC's Speak out. Stay safe with Buddy initiative.

Childline: Children need to know they can speak out when something is wrong

The NSPCC's Kindness Challenge - a week dedicated to creating kindness in school communities and classrooms while also raising money for Childline.

Childline: Kindness Challenge to create kindness in schools and classrooms while...

Young people contacted Childline after experiencing financial blackmail over images of themselves and others.

CHILDLINE: Child sexual extortion was the reason behind more than 900 Childline ...

The NSPCC is calling for neglect to be treated as an urgent national crisis. Photo by PA

CHILDLINE: From back-to-school blues to online abuse, the NSPCC is there to help

Lidl launches ‘Mystery Box’ worth over £100 - in partnership with NSPCC (Photo: Adobe Stock / We Are The Romans)

Lidl launches ‘Mystery Box’ stuffed with middle aisle items

Playing with peers is a good way to enhance a child’s experience during the holidays.

CHILDLINE: Supporting children's wellbeing during the break from the school rout...

An evening with This Is England star Thomas Turgoose raises £7,000 for the NSPCC.

An evening with This Is England star Thomas Turgoose raises £7,000 for the NSPCC

The NSPCC's Techosaurus has been created to help keep children safe when online.

CHILDLINE: NSPCC’s Techosaurus designed to make online safety conversations as e...

A boy at home looking out the window, waiting for someone to come home.

CHILDLINE: Children can feel afraid or neglected if left alone at home for long ...

In regards to gender identity and sexuality, there are still many young people who feel the need to speak to Childline anonymously.

CHILDLINE: Gender identity and sexuality the topic of almost 2,500 sessions

Childline counsellors speak to young people every day who have been upset by an online experience.

Childline: Children’s needs must be in the hearts and minds of every voter

It is important to have an understanding of neurodivergence and how children and young people can be supported. Photo posed by models

CHILDLINE: 'It is very important that children with SEND are able to speak freel...

Father’s Day is not always perfect as it can be a difficult time for some children.

CHILDLINE: Look, Say, Sing, Play campaign helps build stronger bonds for dads an...

The NSPCC's Speak out. Stay safe with Buddy initiative.

CHILDLINE: Speech bubble mascot Buddy promotes ‘Speak out, Stay safe’ programme

The NSPCC's Talk Relationships supports all UK secondary schools to confidently deliver inclusive sex and relationships education.

CHILDLINE: Educating our younger generation about healthy relationships will lea...

Emotional abuse is any type of abuse that involves the continual emotional mistreatment of a child.

CHILDLINE: An average eight children a day contacting the service about emotiona...

Primary school aged children are spending more time online unsupervised by parents and carers. Photo posed by model.

CHILDLINE: Speak openly to your children about how they are spending their time ...

Online gaming has become a significant part of the lives of thousands of children.

CHILDLINE: NSPCC officially recognised as safeguarding partner of te British Esp...

New Children at the Table campaign urges government to listen to children and young people.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Government must let young voices be heard

‘Find Your Calm’ encourages children to seek help for mental health issues and reminds them that Childline is available 24/7 to provide support.

CHILDLINE: ‘Find Your Calm’ campaign encourages children to seek help for mental...

It’s vital children are able to know how to speak to a safe adult when something might be wrong. Picture posed by models.

CHILDLINE: We are here for children whenever they need to speak to someone

Childline counsellors speak to young people every day who have been upset by an online experience.

CHILDLINE: Young people’s lives are a blur of the real and the virtual

New campaign hopes to safeguard more children.

CHILDLINE ADVICE: Campaign aims to safeguard children

A mother talks with her daughter to help and guide her through a difficult time.

CHILDLINE: There’s no ‘one size fits all’ when supporting children seeking help

Growing up can be hard enough, without having a parent who misuses alcohol. Picture posed by models.

CHILDLINE: Having a parent with an alcohol addiction is tough for young people

Donations are vital to help give children and young people the support they need.

CHILDLINE: Minutes that Matter initiative gives people the chance to donate dire...

DJ Schak and the region’s businesses come together for NSPCC network event.

Schak and the region’s businesses come together for NSPCC network

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