Safeguarding concerns during non-school hours

During times when school is not open, be that after 3pm or school holidays, if students or families have any safeguarding concerns here are some contact details.

What to do if you think a child is at risk of abuse or neglect

Immediate danger

If you think a child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

Immediate concern

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the front door to Children’s Social Care for all child protection and immediate safeguarding concerns. If there is an immediate safeguarding concern where a child is deemed at risk or has potentially suffered significant harm, the MASH team should be contacted immediately.

For example:

• Allegations/concerns that the child has been sexually/physically abused.
• Concerns that the child is suffering from severe neglect or other severe health risks.
• Concern that a child is living in or will be returned to a situation that may place them at immediate risk.
• The child is frightened to return home.
• The child has been abandoned or parent is absent.

If you have a concern about a child, please call MASH on 0345 050 7666 during office hours (8.30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am – 4pm, Friday)

Childline

Childline is available to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.