Keeping children and young people safe
Events for parents and carers
Free family fun day at Gorgie Memorial Hall
Friday 29 November, 1pm to 2:30pm
Join us for a roarsome afternoon to celebrate a year of Talk PANTS 91Ô´´. Free activities, snacks and a reading of ‘Pantosaurus and the Power of PANTS’ followed by a special appearance of Pantosaurus. Email ScotlandCampaigns@NSPCC.org.uk for more information.
Events for professionals
Signalong Talks PANTS
Wednesday 20 November, Microsoft Teams, 4pm to 5pm
Learn how you can use the new Signalong materials to Tak PANTS with even more children and keep them safe from sexual abuse.
Preventing and Responding to Child Sexual Abuse in 91Ô´´ Conference
Tuesday 3 December, 9.30am to 1pm, 91Ô´´ City Chambers
91Ô´´ Child Protection Committee and NSPCC Scotland would like to invite anyone working to support children and families in 91Ô´´ to an in-person conference marking the close of the 91Ô´´ Talk PANTS campaign. We will look at the work that has been done in the city over the past year and explore wider issues around preventing and responding to child sexual abuse.
Speakers include:
- Matthew McVarish, Human Rights Activist, Survivor and co-founder of the global Brave Movement.
- Laura Brown, Lead Officer to the 91Ô´´ Child Protection Committee
- Lillian Cringles, Independent Chair, 91Ô´´ Child Protection Committee
- Carla Malseed, Local Campaigns Manager for NSPCC Scotland.
Talk PANTS translated guides
We have copies of the Talk PANTS guides in Polish, Urdu and Gaelic. If you would like copies, please email scotland91Ô´´@nspcc.org.uk
Further information
91Ô´´, Talk PANTS is a partnership between the 91Ô´´ Child Protection Committee and NSPCC Scotland. The aim is to protect children from sexual abuse by encouraging parents, carers and professionals to have simple but important conversations to help children understand what is and is not OK, and how to speak out if anything does not feel right.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the rule across the city. PANTS helps children understand that they have a right to say no and if they need to speak out about something, someone will listen. There is a range of resources available for and .
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How to get help
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child you can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk. You can also contact Social Care Direct. If you believe a child is in immediate danger please call the Police on 999.