Leaving children at home
Posted in Parents
Wednesday 11 November 2009
In Q&As
Question
My children are aged 12 and 10. They currently go to a childminder whilst I work but are constantly asking at what age they can stay home. At what age can I legally leave them at home?
Answer
It sounds as though your children are pushing to have a little bit more independence. It can be a good thing to encourage independence, but it is important to be aware of the legalities of leaving children alone at home.
There is a whole page about this subject on the NSPCC website which I hope you will find helpful.
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