Adults spend a lot of time supporting and encouraging children to talk about their worries but who they choose to tell can be just as important.

Children are often told to speak to someone they trust. However, it can be hard for a child to understand and identify who the trusted adults in their life are.

The idea of a safe adult is clearer. That’s why we have adopted the term ‘safe adult’ when talking to children and young people about who they can turn to for support.