LISTEN: Emma Motherwell from NSPCC says the charity is warning parents and carers in Kent not to leave young children home alone

Parents and carers in Kent are being urged not to leave their young children home alone during the summer.  

With the end of year holidays starting, the NSPCC is warning that a child might not be responsible enough to cope with unexpected situations such as an emergency.

Last August the charity's Helpline made referrals involving 849 children to police and social services - due to concerns about them being left unsupervised.

Emma Motherwell is their local campaigns manager.