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Can I leave my 7 year old alone for 10 minutes?

While every child is different, we wouldn't recommend leaving a child under 12 years old home alone, particularly for longer periods of time. Children in primary school aged 6-12 are usually too young to walk home from school alone, babysit or cook for themselves without adult supervision.

nspcc.org.uk - Leaving Your Child Home Alone - Advice - NSPCC

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Choosing the right kind of childcare depends on your child's age and what they're comfortable with. It can also depend on when you need it, for how long and how regularly. Childminders take care of children in their own home for a range of ages – unlike babysitters who’ll come to your house. You can find a registered Childminder in Wales or England on GOV.UK, in Scotland on SCMA, or on NI Direct in Northern Ireland. Babysitting agencies can help if you only need occasional help – like watching your kids for an evening while you’re out. They’re a quick and easy way of getting a babysitter who has passed the agency’s background checks– but be aware that different agencies have different vetting processes. You should check you're happy with these before using them. Ask a few questions before you hire someone to check they're qualified and will be a good fit for both you and your child. If you aren't sure what to ask, try going through our checklist. You can find information about childcare in your area at the following sites:

England

Follow the steps laid out in GOV.UK’s guide to getting the right childcare for your family. Some SureStart centres provide early learning and full day care for pre-school children.

Search for registered childminders and babysitters on childcare.co.uk.

Wales

Find guidance on childcare and helpful services on gov.wales/childcare-parenting.

Your local Family Information Service (FIS) provides free advice on childcare in your area. They can also find out if you live in a Flying Start area, with services to help families with children under 4 years old in disadvantaged areas of Wales.

Northern Ireland

Find local service to support you and registered childcare options on Family Support NI.

Search for registered childminders on nicma.org.

Scotland

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