Child safety and bullying
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- Bullying
- What to do if you have a concern about a child
- Child sexual exploitation
- Find local services
- Choosing safe activities
- Domestic abuse
- Internet safety
- Road safety
- Safety in the home
- Local Safeguarding Children's Board
- Local police update
- Useful leaflets
- Useful websites
Child safety
Child sexual exploitation
Child sexual exploitation happens when a young person is manipulated, or forced into taking part in a sexual act. This could be as part of a seemingly consensual relationship, or in return for attention, affection, money, drugs, alcohol or somewhere to stay. It is usually not a one off event and often social media and mobile phones are used by perpetrators to target and keep in touch with young people.
As a parent or carer, you could have an important role to play in protecting children from exploitation.
How to report a concern
Find local services
- Asylum Seeker Support - support for asylum seekers including housing, advocacy and support for those with English as an additional language
- Bullying - support services for children and young people who are being bullied
- Carers and Young Carers Support - support services for those who care for someone
- Child Protection and Supervised Contact - social service teams and supervised contact support
- Children in Care - support services for children going into and in care including fostering and adoption services
- Mediation and Advocacy - support services for those needing someone to act on their behalf or as an impartial person to solve a dispute
- Youth Offending - support services for young offenders or those at risk of offending
- Family Relationships - support services for families going through a range of issues including domestic abuse, divorce/separation and substance misuse
Internet safety
A website with advice for parents on how to keep your child safe online
Advice for parents on a range of internet devices and how to support their children to use them safely online using a range of stories and pictures
An online magazine for parents to keep them up to date with changing technologies and how they affect children and young people
Information for parents on internet safety including keeping children safe.
Advice if your child is being bullied online or via mobile phone
Road safety
Road safety - information on road safety in Solihull including school crossing patrols and cycling and walking safely to school
Child car seats - provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations
Safety in the home
Information and advice on how to prevent accidents in the home. See NSPCC guidance on leaving children alone at home
Local police update
See a current police update on crime in the borough
Useful websites
Online information for children and young people, provided by the NSPCC
Help for those looking for someone who is missing as well as those who have left home
Help and information for parents and carers including a link to the Eastenders clip 'Whitney's Story'
Information on child sexual exploitation and their campaign
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre
The UK's national law enforcement agency for tackling the sexual abuse of children
Solihull Local Safeguarding Children Board
Information on the procedure to be followed to ensure the safety and well-being of children and young people who it is suspected have been/are at risk of being sexually exploited
Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)
SOCA tackle serious organised crime that affects the UK and our citizens
You Tube 'My Dangerous Loverboy: Stop Sex Trafficking'
A film to promote awareness about sex trafficking
Would you like to know what's happening in Solihull for children and families? Then join our Parents' Network for regular information
Contact us
Request information by completing our online enquiry form
Email us on familyinfo@solihull.gov.uk
Call us on 0800 389 8667 (free from landlines) or 0121 248 7656
Useful links
Government website with information for parents on child health and safety
Online support and advice for parents
Lots of useful information for parents on a variety of topics
Information on private fostering