Keeping children and young people safe
Events for parents and carers
19 June 12noon to 1pm - Microsoft Teams meeting for all parents and carers on how Talk PANTS can help children safe. Register for free Teams meeting.
- Kirkliston Library, Tuesday 23 April, 10.30 to 11am - meet Pantosaurus and listen to his roarsome story
- Colinton Library, Friday 3 May, 10.30am to 11am - meet Pantosaurus and listen to his roarsome story
- Gilmerton Library, Friday 17 May, 11am to 11.30am - meet Pantosaurus and listen to his roarsome story
- Edinburgh Canal Festival, Saturday 15 June 12noon to 5pm - come and meet Pantosaurus and find out how he can help keep children and young people safe
- Edinburgh International Book Festival, Tuesday 20 August – join us for a Talk PANTS storytime with Pantosaurus as part of the free Are You Sitting Comfortably? programme for families
- Primary Schools Gala Day, Thursday 22 August - come and join in with some Talk PANTS activities
Events for people working with children and young people
- lunchtime learning sessions on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 2 May 12 noon to 1pm - Preventative approaches to early signs of harmful sexual behaviour
- Microsft Teams meeting on Wednesday 22 May 10am to 11.30am.
Join this session to hear about the Edinburgh Talk PANTS campaign and how Talking PANTS can help keep children safe from sexual abuse. Here how you can use the PANTS resources with the children and families you work with. Sign up for Talk PANTS session for professionals.
Talk PANTS translated guides
We have copies of the Talk PANTS guides in Polish, Urdu and Gaelic. If you would like copies, please email scotlandcampaigns@nspcc.org.uk
Further information
Edinburgh, Talk PANTS is a partnership between the Edinburgh Child Protection Committee and NSPCC Scotland. The aim is to protect children from sexual abuse by encouraging parents, carers and professionals to have simple but important conversations to help children understand what is and is not OK, and how to speak out if anything does not feel right.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the PANTS rule across the city. PANTS helps children understand that they have a right to say no and if they need to speak out about something, someone will listen. There is a range of resources available for parents, carers and professionals who work with children.
You can find more information about PANTS on the NSPCC website or you can email scotlandcampaigns@nspcc.org.uk.
You can download PANTS guides and resoures from the NSPCC Scotland website.
How to get help
If you have any concerns about the safety of a child you can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk. You can also contact Social Care Direct. If you believe a child is in immediate danger please call the Police on 999.
