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The NSPCC is the leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK and Channel Islands.

Using voluntary donations, which make up more than 90 per cent of their funding, they help children who’ve been abused to rebuild their lives, they protect children at risk, and they find the best ways of preventing child abuse from ever happening.

Below are some of the articles shared with OnTheWight by the NSPCC.

5, October 2023·2 min read

SGN engineers join forces with NSPCC to enhance child safety on the Isle of Wight

This vital new safeguarding partnership will allow engineers and others to recognise the signs of abuse

11, May 2023·5 min read

Public takes a stand against big tech: Demand for child safety advocate in Online Safety Bill grows

Overwhelming public support for bolstered child protection measures in the Online Safety Bill emerges, say the NSPCC

children walking through the countryside

4, May 2023·1 min read

Letter: Volunteer and make a difference: Join NSPCC’s Childhood Day Mile on the Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight residents are invited to unite for NSPCC's Childhood Day Mile, raising funds to safeguard children and young people

Children in the classroom working on number day activities

20, January 2023·1 min read

Get creative with NSPCC Number Day – Dress up for digits and help Children in Need

Join NSPCC's Number Day on 3rd February, raising funds while having fun with maths activities, support Speak Out Stay Safe programme and help prevent child abuse

Children with hands up in class with text on top which says "allowing children to know there are people to help them is 100% the right thing to do"

9, October 2022·1 min read

Call for Isle of Wight volunteers who are passionate about child protection

The Year Five and Year Six workshops aim to teach pupils about the different types of abuse and who to speak to if they need to

Boy with prosthetic leg holding a football

25, July 2022·5 min read

NSPCC prepares for rise in calls about children left home alone as schools break up

Although there’s no legal age a child can be left home alone, it’s against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk

8, May 2022·1 min read

Start a conversation with your child this Mental Health Awareness Week, suggests NSPCC

If a child is feeling lonely or struggling with their mental health, it’s important that they know they can talk to a trusted adult, and they'll be listened to and what they say will be valued

21, April 2022·5 min read

Scale of child abuse and neglect across the region revealed: Find out how to play your part reducing it

Isle of Wight author Lily di Giovanni says, "We need to use our voices and experiences to give a voice to those children who are too scared to speak out. Knowing that we are there wanting to help them and wanting them to be safe"

2, March 2022·3 min read

Childline launches mental health campaign aimed at boys

Talking about mental health issues early on can prevent things escalating and can save a young person’s life. This campaign hopes to help boys understand they are not alone

Child eating breakfast - black and white photo

15, February 2022·2 min read

Letter: Help is at hand for children whose parents are misusing drink or drugs

The NSPCC helpline saw a steep rise in contacts from people worried about parents misusing drink or drugs in the months following the start of the pandemic and want to remind children and young people that help is at hand

Child and nspcc member talking in classroom

13, January 2022·2 min read

It’s not too late for Isle of Wight schools to sign up for fun NSPCC Maths fundraising day

Number Day is an annual event that sees teachers and pupils raise vital funds for the NSPCC so it can continue its important work protecting children from abuse and supporting them with any issues they may face

4, January 2022·1 min read

NSPCC’s ‘Here for the children’ campaign shone brightly in Ryde

You might have thought the buildings were lit up green for Christmas, but not so. Here's what it was all about

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