Report a concern with a child
The safety and welfare of children - or child protection - is everybody's business.
You could be a neighbour, friend, parent, relative, child-minder, teacher, doctor or working for any organisation which has contact with children and young people.
In an emergency please dial 999.
Otherwise you can contact the Child Protection Team.
- Monday to Friday (9am to 5pm) - 01708 433222
- Out of hours/weekends - 01708 433999
Report online
Professionals and members of the public can use our portal to register an account with us and refer a child.
If you are a member of the public and wish to make an anonymous referral please call the Child Protection Team telephone numbers above or use the NSPCC link included below.
Other agencies
- NSPCC
- Call Childline on 0800 1111