Guidance

Understanding the National Referral Mechanism: primary school children

Information for children referred to the National Referral Mechanism because they might be victims of exploitation, human trafficking or modern slavery.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 13 February 2026

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Understanding the NRM: a guide for primary school aged children (accessible)

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Understanding the NRM: a guide for primary school aged children

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If you are a primary school aged child (4 to 11 years old), this guide tells you:

• why you have been referred to the National Referral Mechanism
• what happens next

Professionals can also use this guide to help in conversations with children about the National Referral Mechanism.

Published 13 February 2026