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It’s Black History Month! This year’s theme is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ and focuses on sharing stories. Whether you read a book about inspiring people from Black History or share stories through the meals you make with your little one, you can help children embrace and celebrate themselves and those around them 💚 Thank you @Danielle_Rhoda for this beautiful illustration 🎨 Image description: An illustration of a parent holding up a bowl of homemade food to their child. The child is reaching out with an excited expression. From the bowl a cloud of drawings represent moments from Black History, including music, freedom and love. #BlackHistoryMonth #NSPCCParenting

Today is World Mental Health Day! This year's theme is about prioritising mental health in the workplace, so we are asking for tips on how to balance home and work life 👇 For support and advice for parents working from home see: https://lnkd.in/e5inTr2q

Calling all sporty clubs, teams and organisations 🏀 It’s Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week! We’ve teamed up with the Child Protection in Sport Unit to ask teams and clubs across the nation to bring their sporting community together by hosting a Team Huddle. Fostering a sense of community amongst parents, carers, volunteers and staff can help make sure that safeguarding is at the forefront of everyone's mind. Let's work together so that every young athlete can thrive in a safe, supportive environment. Find out more and download our events pack today 👇 https://bit.ly/4du9QmG Image description: Text on a light blue background reads, "Six reasons community is important for safeguarding in sport: 1. Creates a supportive network. 2. Encourages open communication. 3. Builds trust. 4. Increases accountability. 5. Promotes inclusivity and belonging. 6. Empowers not just children and young people but parents and staff as well." #SafeInSport #CPSU #TeamHuddle

What choices do young people make to lead a happy and healthy digital life? Our partners at Vodafone and First News are launching a creative writing competition for young people in schools, inviting them to bring to life their thoughts and solutions on online safety. We’re delighted to be on the judging panel, along with esteemed authors and illustrators. Find out more and how your school can enter here: https://lnkd.in/dENE3Wfc

Social media has many positive features. Children can stay connected and learn different things. But like most things, there can be negatives too. For children and young people, there are risks to be aware of to help keep children safe. Location, privacy settings and age ratings are all important things to explore. If you need more advice, we're here to support you. Visit https://bit.ly/453pt1J

Repost to share with your network! It's Youth Mental Health Day! This year's theme 'control your scroll' is all about sharing safety tips to help children have positive and safe online experiences. Remember you don't have to be an online safety expert! If your child or a young person you know asks you a question you don't know the answer to or comes to you with a worry, we can help 👇 Visit our website for advice bit.ly/3KnIl27 Contact our Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or help@nspcc.org.uk Remind young people www.childline.org.uk is there for them 24/7 link Image description: Text on a yellow background reads, "Online safety top tip. Talk regularly with your child about what they like to do online. They could even show you and teach you something new!" An illustration below features a parent and child walking out of a large smartphone display. #YouthMentalHealthDay #ControlYourScroll #NSPCCParenting

Be kind! 💚 Schools can join our Kindness Challenge next month, encouraging children to create more kindness whilst helping those who need it most. Sign up for access to lots of free ideas and resources, from helping a classmate with homework to playing a game with a new friend - then complete acts of kindness throughout the week, raising money for Childline and helping create a better world. https://lnkd.in/et69fCXp

The NSPCC Helpline staff are available to provide expert advice and support if you have any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. 💚 ☎️ 0808 800 5000 ✉️ help@NSPCC.org.uk 🖊️ Completing our Report Abuse online form. For more information see: https://lnkd.in/e6w_HsDF

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Chris Sherwood as the new Chief Executive of the NSPCC. Chris will take up the position in January 2025, having served as Chief Executive of the RSPCA, the world's oldest and largest animal protection charity, since August 2018. Chris said: “I am thrilled to be joining the NSPCC. I firmly believe in a society where all children are not just protected from harm, but they have the support, kindness and respect needed to live happy, joyful and fulfilling lives and be the best version of themselves.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPKnciyi

If your child is dealing with low self-esteem or confidence, here are a few things that may help to support them: - Remind them about the things they do well - Learn something new together - Write a list of all the things that make you proud of your child and give it to them For more advice and support, visit https://lnkd.in/eqKBdWzW