Age you can legally leave a child home alone after school in England

SCHOOLS are officially back in session, but what does that mean for childcare? With many parents working late into the evening, hours after the final bell, families have been left at a loss for after-school plans. So the question is – at what age can you legally leave children at home on their own in England?...

The NSPCC has offered guidance on how to tell if your child is ready, and go about the whole thing safely.

We have explained the law and some things parents may need to consider before deciding if their children can start going to school by themselves this year