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It's difficult to provide a precise number of parents who leave their children unattended on holiday. While the law doesn't specify a minimum age, many parents and carers leave children home alone during the summer holidays, which can be a serious issue.
The NSPCC Helpline saw a large increase in contacts related to children being left alone or unsupervised during the summer holidays. In 2022, they received 453 calls and emails about children being left alone.
Between 1957 and 2023, the NSPCC Helpline received 4,717 contacts about children being left alone or unsupervised. 1,015 of these contacts were made during July and August.
The NSPCC has also reported a significant increase in concerns raised by adults about children being left alone, with a 65% increase in adult concerns.
It's important to remember that while there is no legal age for leaving children alone, parents and carers should carefully consider their child's maturity and ability to cope with unexpected situations. The NSPCC urges parents to think carefully about whether their child is ready to be left home alone.


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