This advice has been produced by the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board to help aid safe baby sitting.

For teenage babysitters

• Ideally you should be 16 years old or over.
• Ask to meet the child before you do any babysitting
• Make sure you know what to do in an emergency
• Always ask what you can or cannot eat
• Ask the parents who is allowed to come into their house.
• Make sure the house is safe and secure before the parents leave. This could mean for example, securing doors and windows and making sure the fireguard is in place.
• Tell your parents where you are going. Write down the names of the people you are babysitting for, their address and their telephone number.
• Tell your parents what time you expect to be home.
• Make arrangements beforehand for getting home safely.

Remember: If you do not feel comfortable and confident - do not do it!

For further information please call Social Services Public Information on 01484 225274.

For further details on any of the information highlighted on this web page please contact your local Gateway to Care direct or complete a Gateway to Care enquiry form. Our staff will be more than happy to help!