Right now, two children in every classroom are affected by abuse and neglect. But there are actions we can all take to prevent abuse from happening. | NSPCC

Abuse robs children of their childhood - but we know that, together, we can prevent it. That's why we’re working to protect children today and prevent abuse from ever happening. | NSPCC

Children have been the hidden victims during this pandemic, with many having added pressures on their mental health, and some experiencing abuse and neglect at home, and increased risks online. During lockdown, reports to our helpline of physical abuse increased by 53% with concerns about emotional abuse increasing by nearly a quarter. Now we're entering a new phase with more schools returning, we still need to be here on the frontline to help those children cope and recover. No child should be