Home adults
Parents, step-parents, carers, guardians, grandparents, babysitters, and sleepover adults.
It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a village to protect them.
This page helps families build a clear, calm, shared safety language around children.
Children move between homes, schools, sports, sleepovers, family events, online games, group chats, and digital spaces. They are safer when the adults around them recognise the same warning signs and respond in the same calm way.
The goal is not to scare every adult.
The goal is to give every safe adult a simple role, clear language, and the confidence to act early.
Parents, step-parents, carers, guardians, grandparents, babysitters, and sleepover adults.
Teachers, coaches, youth workers, activity leaders, mentors, club volunteers, and school staff.
Aunties, uncles, older siblings, cousins, family friends, and trusted adults children already know.
1. Stay calm. A child may only tell part of the truth at first.
2. Do not shame. Shame makes children hide more.
3. Listen first. Find out what happened before reacting.
4. Do not promise secrecy. Promise support, not silence.
5. Preserve key details. Do not delete or spread evidence.
6. Involve the right adult. Parent, guardian, school, organisation, or emergency help.
7. Act early. Waiting for perfect proof can increase risk.
“I am glad you told me. You are not in trouble for speaking up. I am going to stay calm and help.”
“I cannot promise to keep unsafe things secret, but I can promise I will support you and only involve the people needed to help.”
“What happened does not make you bad. We are going to focus on safety, not blame.”
“You do not have to reply anymore. We need to save what happened and get the right help.”
Do not explode, shame, accuse, or punish the child for speaking.
Do not promise secrecy when safety may be involved.
Do not investigate beyond your role.
Do not confront the suspected person first.
Do not forward sexualised evidence involving a child.
Do not let a child carry adult responsibility alone.
Build the safety plan, preserve evidence, check devices calmly, and choose reporting pathways where needed.
Parent TrainingNotice changes, stay calm, do not shame, and involve the parent or guardian where safe.
Grandparents GuideFollow school safeguarding processes, document concerns, and escalate through the correct pathway.
Teacher TrainingAvoid private secrecy, support the child, document concerns, and follow club or organisation procedures.
Coach TrainingYou are not responsible for fixing adult problems. Do not carry unsafe secrets. Tell a safe adult.
Older Sibling GuideKeep supervision visible, avoid secrecy, and contact the parent or guardian if something feels unsafe.
Babysitter GuideChildren are safer when adults use the same calm language.
Children are safer when adults know what not to do.
Children are safer when no safe adult carries unsafe secrets alone.