We know that finding childcare can be difficult. Rochdale LA have made us aware that babysitting services are being offered via a website called nextdoor.co.uk. Parents in the borough have used this site unaware that those offering their services have not been vetted and safety checked. This opens the door to adults intending to harm children. The  ‘Safe After School’ parent booklet provides advice to parents when selecting tutors, babysitters, childminders and out of school activities. This booklet will help you to ensure that the relevant checks have been undertaken and the appropriate questions asked to safeguard your child. Rochdale LA also holds a list of all registered childminders in the area.

Choosing a club, tutor or other out of school activity? We all know that clubs,  classes and tutorial   sessions offer great ways for  children and young people to  develop their skills and   confidence as well as  having fun….....but with so many stories in the media about  inappropriate behaviour,  abuse and exploitation...how can we as parents be certain that our kids will be  happy and protected?

Rochdale Borough Safeguarding Children Partnership (RBSCP) have released a campaign to help parents ask the right questions when thinking of letting your child join an after school club.