Here's a simple chart from Diabetes UK highlighting the signs and symptoms of Type 1 to look out for in children. Referred to as 'The 4 Ts' it recommends that if your child displays any one of the signs, you should consult your GP urgently to arrange a test. You can...

The team here at Child Safety Media are feeling very happy - or as the saying goes 'Over the Moon'!!. When Covid started, and all the regulations came into play, we had to suspend our Junior Citizen and Crucial Crew events which of course was the right thing to do....

A disturbing investigation by London radio station LBC has found children as young as eight are being exploited by county lines gangs to deal drugs, move weapons and hide cash. It also reveals that gangs are turning to social media to identify young people, coerce...

Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. We help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to...

CEOP is a command of the National Crime Agency, and their role is to tackle the sexual abuse and exploitation of children, both online and offline. CEOP pursue those who sexually exploit and abuse children, prevent people from becoming involved in child sexual...

Children and young people travelling in cars is an everyday occurrence and protecting them from harm during a journey, even a short one, is vital. Yet, you will often see an unrestrained child moving around inside a vehicle, or a young baby being carried on the lap of...

Child Safety Week is an annual community education campaign run by the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT), acting as a catalyst for thousands of safety conversations and activities UK-wide. We help families build confidence and skills in managing the real risks to...

The NSPCC have shared information about a new initiative - You might have heard some of the heartbreaking stories being shared through the 'Everyone’s Invited' site. With at least a third of sexual offences against children being committed by other young people, it's...

Body image and self-esteem are important issues for young people. They can worry about how they look, how they feel about themselves, their perception of what others might think about them, etc. They can also be easily influenced by what they see on social media or in...

Parents are being urged to talk to their children about rail safety amid fears of another surge in trespass incidents as coronavirus rules are eased. There was a surge in reckless behaviour on the tracks by under-18s last summer after the first national lockdown was...