Home Alone

21 July 2025

The NSPCC has published a news story on children being left home alone during the summer holidays. New data from the NSPCC Helpline shows that between 2024 and 2025, there were 6,719 contacts where concerns about a child being left home alone or unsupervised were mentioned, with July and August featuring a high number of contacts. The news story includes practical guidance and advice for parents and carers considering leaving a child unsupervised at home.

Read the news story: Our Helpline expects a rise in home alone concerns this summer