We’re using insight from Childline counselling sessions and contacts to the NSPCC helpline to highlight the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on children and young people.
This briefing focuses on what d/Deaf and disabled children are telling Childline, and what adults are telling the NSPCC helpline about d/Deaf and disabled children. This includes children who:
Key themes of the report include:
This report contains quotes from children, young people and adults that some people may find upsetting.
You can keep up-to-date with the most recent guidance during the coronavirus pandemic by subscribing to our weekly current awareness email newsletter CASPAR.
Our free information service is still open and helping professionals find they need to keep children safe. Find out how we can help you.
Please cite as: NSPCC (2020) The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on child welfare: d/Deaf and disabled children and young people. Insight briefing. London: NSPCC.
This insight briefing uses insight from NSPCC helpline contacts and Childline counselling sessions to highlight the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic.
This insight briefing uses insight from NSPCC helpline contacts and Childline counselling sessions to highlight the impact of sexual abuse on children and young people during the coronavirus pandemic.
Highlights the issues children, young people and adults have raised to Childline and the NSPCC helpline in relation to children being targeted for sexual abuse online during the pandemic. Includes a breakdown of key findings and themes.
Face-to-face training to improve your awareness and understanding of the barriers that may impact the safety of d/Deaf and disabled children and young people. Available as virtual training.
From £225 per person
Explains why d/Deaf and disabled children are more vulnerable to abuse and provides advice on setting up safeguarding measures for them.
A summary of the key issues highlighted when working with d/Deaf and disabled children and how practices can be improved. Includes further reading materials.
