In 2020/21, the charity’s helpline made 464 referrals to agencies in the South West, following contacts about children being left without supervision of an adult – a 39% increase from the previous year
There's no legal age a child can be left home alone but it’s against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
Mediation charity offers advice as schools close for the summer
The summer holidays can prove challenging for all families. Juggling childcare, entertaining the kids, and keeping them topped up with endless snacks over the six-week period can prove tough for even the most organised of parents.
For separated couples though it can be particularly hard.
Experience England for less this summer - Free Events and Budgets Days Out across the country -
Spending time exploring with friends and loved ones can often add up, but with the milder weather and a range of festivals, city celebrations and low-cost experiences there’s plenty of opportunities to enjoy days out on the cheap.
From a Black British culture walking tour in London’s...
School holidays can be difficult for some families, with added costs of food for example – especially now with rising food and energy prices, and reduced income due to childcare.
With the end of term fast approaching, we've sent supermarket vouchers worth £90 per child to low-income families, whose children currently receive free school meals, to help them buy food over the school...
The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has something to keep the whole family entertained this summer, including a summer trail and a new natural play area.
The new play area, located in the heart of the sanctuary, brings children of all ages, social groups and abilities together to use their imaginations, explore and have fun.
Set among a landscaped area, surrounded by native...
Riding Through Summer is a Breeze Thanks to Ark Pushchairs
Natural Materials Meet Innovative Design in the 3-in-1 Travel System
Ingeniously designed and engineered in the UK, the experts at Ark are delighted to offer babies a smooth and cool ride this summer thanks to their innovative pushchair, keeping little ones chilled in comfort and style. Combining environmentally...
Almost one in four families across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will get £326 sent directly to them from today, with the second instalment of £324 sent later this year as part of the government’s £37 billion support package.
£326 – the first of two cost of living payments – will automatically hit seven million bank accounts between today and 31 July 2022 as
With the school holidays approaching, families are being given advice on how to fill the children’s spare time with fun activities that won’t break the bank.
Online wholesaler Wholesale Sweets are giving their budget friendly tips on how to keep the kids entertained during the summer.
They’ve looked at a variety of both indoor and outdoor options and among their suggestions...
Picture it: you and your kids are sailing down a river, surrounded by a gorgeous Nordic forest at sunset.
That sounds a lot more entertaining than a standard resort holiday, doesn’t it?
As the world opens up again, we’re looking to explore it in more ways than ever before. While many of us will be jetting off for a poolside holiday, that simply won’t do for others.
