Abuse and Neglect
Child abuse is when a child is intentionally harmed by an adult or another child. This can be over a period of time or a one-off action.
The NSPCC have more information about the different types of abuse Types of Child Abuse & How to Prevent Them | NSPCC and spotting the signs of abuse Spotting the signs of child abuse | NSPCC
Download the NSPCC’s guide to keeping children safe from sexual abuse here.
The NSPCC have information on reporting child abuse Reporting child abuse and neglect | NSPCC