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Everyone who comes into contact with children and young people has a responsibility to keep them safe.

At NSPCC Learning, we provide the tools, resources and training you need to protect children. Our topic pages provide information about child protection and safeguarding, guidance on the measures you should have in place, and what to do if you have a concern.

Helping you keep children safe

Safeguarding and child protection

From taking your first steps with safeguarding to sector-specific guidance see all our safeguarding and child protection information and resources.

Child abuse and neglect

What we know about different types of abuse and neglect, how to recognise and respond to concerns and details of legislation, guidance and policy.

Child protection system in the UK

Find out how child protection works including information about multi-agency working, case reviews, children's rights and a list of key dates and terms.

Online safety

See all our information, guidance and resources to help you create safer online spaces for children and young people.

Child health and development

Explores child development, mental health and wellbeing and the factors which can have an impact on them.

Children and families at risk

What research tells us about risk and vulnerability factors, the impact on children, responding to concerns and what works to help children and families who need additional support.

Case reviews

Find out more about case reviews, find a specific review in the National repository or read our series of thematic briefings highlighting the learning for particular topics.

Safer recruitment

Follow our steps to ensure the people who work or volunteer with your group or organisation are safe to work with children.

Statistics on child abuse

Find out what data is available and what it can tell us about how many children and young people experience abuse and neglect in the UK. 

Training to help you keep children safe

Our range of safeguarding training courses will give you the skills and confidence you need to keep children safe. View courses

Training to help you keep children safe

Our range of safeguarding training courses will give you the skills and confidence you need to keep children safe. View courses