Advice for parents and carers
Caring for 4 to 10 year olds
Keeping children safe and well isn't just about protecting them from abuse
As children grow older we need to keep them safe from:
- accidents in the home
- road traffic accidents
- unsafe adults
We need to know what the law says about:
- leaving children alone, at home or playing out
- looking after other peoples children
- using smacking and other physical punishments to correct children
We also need help with practical and emotional issues such as:
- depression
- dept
- domestic violence
- housing problems
- finding work
You'll find the answers to some of these questions in our advice for parents in Southwark with children aged 4 to 10 years (PDF, 902kb).
You can also read Staying Safe - the government strategy for keeping children safe.
Page last updated: 15 September 2021
