Children 12 and under

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Information for
Children & Young People
aged 12 and under 

If you or someone else is in danger right now call 999

Worried about something? You are not alone. You can talk to an adult you trust.
This could be a teacher, a school nurse, a social worker, a police officer or someone in your family you know well.
You could say:
“I’m worried about something”“Something is happening I don’t like”“Can I talk to you in private”
Fife School Nurse Health Hub

Can meet you in school or somewhere else of your choosing to support your health & wellbeing and help find the right service for you.

Childline

You can call anytime 24/7 free 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk
You can call them, chat online, or look at info made just for children and young people.

Police Scotland

You can call the Police Scotland non-emergency line 101

Top Tips to Stay Safe 

  • Always tell a trusted adult where you are going.
  • Never go anywhere with a stranger, even if they seem nice.
  • Use the buddy system – stay with friends or family you trust.
  • If someone makes you feel scared or uncomfortable, say no, get away, and tell someone.
Trusted Adults can be
  • Parents or guardians
  • Teachers or school staff
  • Police officers

Top Tips to Stay Safe Online

  • Never meet someone who you talk to online if you don’t know them in real life.
  • Don’t talk to people you don’t know in real life online.
  • Tell a parent, carer or trusted adult about what you see and who you speak to online.
  • Never share your full name, address, phone number, school name, pictures or passwords.
  • If someone says something mean or creepy, block them and tell an adult.
  • Only use apps, games, or websites that your parents or carers say are okay.

Helpful contacts and websites

CEOP Safety Centre

This is where you can report someone online if they make you feel uncomfortable.

Internet Matters

A place where children and parents can learn about privacy, screen time, cyberbullying, and more.

NSPCC

Help and advice for children dealing with bullying & cyberbullying

SHOUT

Is a free, confidential, 24/7 Text support service for anyone in the UK who is struggling to cope. To start a conversation text the word “Shout” to 85258. Trained Shout volunteers are here to listen at any time of day or night and messages won’t appear on your phone bill.

ThinkUKnow

Fun videos and games for different age groups that help explain online safety.

If you or someone else is in danger right now call 999

Worried about something? You are not alone. You can talk to an adult you trust.
This could be a teacher, a school nurse, a social worker, a police officer or someone in your family you know well.
You could say:
“I’m worried about something”“Something is happening I don’t like”“Can I talk to you in private”
Fife School Nurse Health Hub

Can meet you in school or somewhere else of your choosing to support your health & wellbeing and help find the right service for you.

Childline

You can call anytime 24/7 free 0800 1111 or go to www.childline.org.uk
You can call them, chat online, or look at info made just for children and young people.

Police Scotland

You can call the Police Scotland non-emergency line 101

Child Protection Investigation Support Information

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