Neighbour is a convicted paedophile

I still think that you will find that is not the case. I really do not believe that any SHPO would include terms like "Must inform Tescos of his conviction before being allowed to shop there" or "Must inform local council that he intends to walk in the park or use a public library".

It may possibly be the case with a very few offenders who cannot be managed otherwise but, in general, terms like this are not put in SHPOs.

Ok, practical tips here. Blinds in your front window if possible, or if not you either ban the children from the front room or always keep the curtains closed. Children are not allowed out unaccompanied at all, ever. Also,no going to other houses in the area without you, in case he is there.

I mis-typed. They have to inform the place they are going that they are convicted, and give that place the opportunity to speak to the police about it.

If you can see into his living room then he can probably see into yours. I’d you restrict your dc’s activities at the front of the house. Discourage your kids from being friendly. You can tell the police of your concerns as he’s so close he can see into your house - they can give you some practical advice.

Carry on and don't think about it too much. You'd be horrified if you realised how many there are and how prevalent they are all over the place.

"Many of these convicted men (yes it's nearly always men) are banned from living near schools, or accessing places such as pubs, restaurants"

I think you'll find that this isn't correct.

"...and their own extended family homes, where there may be children present, without informing the police."

That's generally only if they stay in that home for at least 12 hours in one go.

I would say be careful and tell the children to stay away if it is true your neighbour is a paedophile. Years ago, I was made aware of a paedophile living locally and did all I could to keep my distance from him to protect my children. In the end, he moved away once it got out that he was a paedophile but I am still wary of any strangers who may try and build a relationship with me or my family.

The OP states…….

“We only know because another neighbour has a distant work connection to the guy.”

”His partner is my SIL's sister's boss.”

This has prompted a search for addresses, possibly names, photos. This is how vigilantism starts. Little trickles of information, not fully substantiated, shared amongst other groups, tiny further snippets of information might get added, it grows a tail here, a set of horns there. As others have said, if there are worries, there are proper channels to go through. It only takes one macho fool, one over enthusiastic social media user to cause a great deal of harm, when checking things out via the proper channels would be far better. Folks have a right to be wary, particularly if children might be involved. But strong facts will protect everyone better.

No it really isn't. Are you suggesting that offenders should be banned from going shopping? Are they not allowed to go to Aldi or M&S?

Likewise with parks; are offenders not allowed to take part in lawful activities like walking in a park?

There is nothing you can do. Forearmed is forewarned however. Never let your children anywhere near him. Otherwise put it away from your mind.

Only on mumsnet would you find people who are so casual about living so close to a child sex offender. Fucking hell.

But sadly, there isn't much you can do. But knowledge is power so you can keep your children well away from him.

@BalletCat

But his partner and dogs aren't paedophiles?

No but the fact he has a nice partner and dogs that his neighbours little girl are interested in both make it more likely that she will chat to him and that he will be considered a nice, friendly person by her parents.

@Getitwright

Concentrate on parenting your own children rather than chasing a load of gossip and heresay.

His conviction has been shared publicly in the press, with a photo of him and his full name.

How on earth is that 'gossip and hearsay'?

But his partner and dogs aren't paedophiles?

Usually there is a safety plan in place. For instance: mother has to sleep with her kids in one room at night, dad can't be unsupervised with his kids and the mother has to have an understanding of risks.

The number of men arrested for this crime is extremely high each month.

They all pose different levels of risk from very low to very high.

Each situation is different and unique and will be assessed by social services.

clearly you don't live in a scheme. Anytime I've seen a pedo get found out this is exactly what happens. The police "move them for their safety"

Sorry I didn't see your reply.

I agree 100% with you but so many parents really don't realise the risk of predators because they've got this mindset that nice uncle Jim couldn't possibly have a folder of child abuse images on his laptop or nice neighbour Chris couldn't have molested his nephew when he stayed over in the summer holidays. I think because we tend to not imagine people we know as paedophiles and also because peados are groomers, they make everyone believe they're just really good people. I have a child who hates the feel of clothes on him and often will strip off naked and run in the garden and I do stop him, I keep everywhere locked etc and he understands the pants rule as much as his limited comprehension allows, but his Sensory desire and poor impulse control means he'll run outside bollocks out any opportunity (even at school he'll try stripping) and know only 2 sets of neighbours who seem very safe people can see but it doesn't stop the fear that one is a very cunning peadophile and may have seen my lads wee bare arse running from me. I used to put him in a leotard when he'd strip when he was small but he rips them now.
But to have a typical child running bare arsed in public or on beaches etc does worry me.

Moved where exactly? The police don’t have any power to make someone move house.

I would suggest looking up the details of the court case if you can (or hopefully the article contains details) like how long the supervision order is for, what was actually downloaded etc..
For example if someone had downloaded 10 photos, of Grade C (https://hmicfrs.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/glossary/child-sexual-abuse-image-grading/) then that is completely different from 1000 photos of Grade A. If he created any photos then that's more of a concern.
Personally I would suggest that you tell your kids to tell you if ANYONE takes photos of them.
Kids are usually good with senses so just ask tehm very occassionally what they think about all the neighbours.

*neat little lines

Majority of paedophiles that pose a danger to your child are the trusted adults in your lives, not the known paedophiles who live 6 doors away

Here's a thought that apparently hasn't occurred to you.

The "trusted adults" in a family or friendship group who are abusing kids/young people because they are sexual predators. .. are also perfectly capable of abusing opportunistically elsewhere.
For example, a man accused of abusing the daughter of a family friend near us, has also just been taken to court for "up skirting" girls at local secondary schools .

Many abusers do not draw near little lines around their activities.

@Abitlosttoday it must be a massive shock to find this out. If it makes you feel any better, if he is on a Suspended sentence he is very likely managed jointly by police and probation, with requirements to check his devices. He will be on the sex offenders register too, and will be monitored for several years. Court won't have just sentenced him and told him to be on his merry way with no monitoring throughout his SSO.

You can't change what he thinks, but try not to let it consume you. Sadly there literally is a man like him in every street in the country. Most people have absolutely no idea of the scale of the problem, and would be shocked if they did. But stranger contact offences are still very rare, and you are safeguarding your children so they are not at risk in the most fundamental sense.

@BlackOrangeFrog

Majority of paedophiles that pose a danger to your child are the trusted adults in your lives, not the known paedophiles who live 6 doors away

But surely it's unsettling to know he is so near & seems to live next door to a 6 year old.

I can't believe the responses on this thread. OP being accused of gossiping, making a fuss, mistaking his identity. It's very bizarre & surely people would not want to live a few doors down from a convicted paedophile? Regardless of whether anyone else is a risk 🤷🏻‍♀️