How old do children have to be to stay at home alone? What the experts say
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
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My time at the Worcester News and Malvern Gazette started in October 2018. I cover all subjects but particularly specialise in business stories, with the odd bit of sport thrown in too. Follow me on Twitter at @TomBannerWN or send me an email at tom.banner@newsquest.co.uk
My time at the Worcester News and Malvern Gazette started in October 2018. I cover all subjects but particularly specialise in business stories, with the odd bit of sport thrown in too. Follow me on Twitter at @TomBannerWN or send me an email at tom.banner@newsquest.co.uk
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
There is no legal age a child can be left home alone as every child matures differently, but it is against the law to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
PARENTS thinking of leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
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