What Age Is It OK in SC to Leave Your Child Home Alone This Summer? Here’s What State Law Says

What age is it OK in SC to leave your child home alone this summer? Here’s what state law says

NSPCC Helpline made 428 referrals to agencies in the South East with concerns about children being left home alone last year

The NSPCC made 428 referrals to agencies in the South East of England between April 2024 and March 2025 where children being left home alone or unsupervised was believed to be the main risk factor for the child. This summer holiday, the children’s charity is encouraging parents and carers to reach out to the NSPCC Helpline or website for advice on leaving children home alone.

What's the legal age you can leave a child home alone?

Wimbledon is nearing the end and the weather is heating up - but for many children summer will truly arrive with the school holidays.

At what age you can leave your child home alone during the school holidays

Some parents may be considering leaving their child home alone during the summer holidays

Nearly 400 calls about children left home alone in South West

NSPCC Helpline made 391 referrals in the South West over unsupervised children in 2024. UK children’s safety, home alone age guidance and summer…

Hundreds of children left home alone over the summer

Concerns about children in Wales being left home alone have triggered hundreds of referrals to authorities.