Home Alone (NSPCC)
Deciding if your child is ready to be left home alone can be a tricky decision.
There are lots of things to think about. Plus, there are no hard and fast ‘home alone’ rules or laws because every child is different. Whether you or your child are comfortable with the idea will often depend on how mature and adaptable your child is – and we all know how much this can vary from child to child.
The advice from NSPCC is there to help you make up your mind about whether leaving your child home alone is a good idea, as well as tips for choosing appropriate childcare if you decide it's not.
We also give advice on what you can do if you're worried about a child who is being left at home alone.
Find out:
- what the law says
- advice on leaving chlidren at home
- things to consider before leaving children at home alone
- if you're worried about a child being left alone
