This hotly debated topic brings divided views from parents, some who claim children should not be left alone until absolutely necessary and some who believe kids can be left on their own if they are mature enough. But how old does a child have to be to be classed as ‘mature’? Well, the law states that a child must be at least twelve years of age before they can be legally be left unsupervised.

You need to ask yourself if you believe your child is responsible; will they do their homework unsupervised; do they know not to open the door to strangers? Another to be aware of is whether your child is actually comfortable with being left alone.