Safeguarding Children and Young People

Charnwood Borough Council staff and services have a Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults Policy to follow if they have concerns in their course of work. Council staff can speak to Designated Safeguarding Officers who will guide them regarding what to do next. The policy also includes how we work with our closest partner agencies in order to ensure that we protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

If you're a member of the public, where should you turn when you're worried about a child or young person?

When a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm then you should contact the emergency services or Childrens Services without delay.

Otherwise, if you're worried about a child you can get in touch with the NSPCC Helpline, freephone 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

You can contact the helpline about any aspect of a child's safety or wellbeing. Some parents call for advice about the best thing to do for their child, other people have seen something that they feel uneasy about and just want to talk it through.

When the call relates to something more serious, an advisor will take some details. If, having spoken to you, they decide a child is at risk, they will refer it on to Children's Services or the Police for them to take it further. Callers can remain anonymous if they want to.