If you have concerns about a child

 

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call 999.  The Police will assess the situation and take appropriate action to keep the child safe.

If you are a parent or another adult who has concerns about the safety of one of our children/students, please contact Miss Stephanie Cleaver, our Designated Safeguarding Lead.

If the child is not at immediate risk, contact your local child protection services. Their contact details can be found on the website for the local authority the child lives in. Wiltshire Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub can be contacted on: 0300 4560108  8.45am- 5pm, out of hours 0300 456 0100.

Many people worry, “What if I am wrong?” but if we take a child-centred approach to safeguarding, we should all be asking, “What if I am right?” By raising a concern, you could be protecting not just one child, but future children. Whenever you are worried, whether it’s a big or little worry, always tell someone who can help.

In England, the Department for Education is the government sector responsible for all child protection policy. On a local level, local safeguarding partners such as the police, the local authority and designated safeguarding groups are in charge of managing any complaints or issues and ensuring that the principles of the Children Act are upheld.