13/09/2025
Did you know there’s no legal age that your child can walk home alone from school?
But you should never let them if it puts them at risk or they don’t feel ready. If you both feel the time is right, it helps to go over some rules to keep them safe 👇
Make sure they know their address and your phone number by heart.
If they have a phone, remind them to fully charge it before they leave in the morning. And make sure they have all the correct contact numbers saved.
Talk about road safety. They should always look both ways before crossing, and never be on their phone.
Remind them to not get lifts from people they don’t know or let strangers into the house.
Tell them if they feel unsafe or uncomfortable at any time, they can call you or a trusted adult. No worry is too small 💚
Image description:
"My child wants to walk home from school, but how do I help keep them safe?" On a photo of two young people in school uniform walking along a pavement.
