Safeguarding Children

I am a child or young person

Information about what to do if you are worried about something, including details about abuse, gangs, sexual health and relationships, self harm and how to stay safe online.

I am a parent or carer

What to do if you are concerned about a child, how to keep your child safe, an explanation of what safeguarding is and parenting guidance.

I work with Children

Resources for people working with children including safeguarding training, procedures and protocols, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) resources and local and national government reports

Safeguarding Children Partnership Group

Information about the role of the Safeguarding Children Partnership Group, what it does and why we have one.

West Midlands Procedures

Visit the West Midlands Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures website to access three sections of the regional procedures – Statutory Child Protection Procedures; Regional Safeguarding Guidance; Local Area Specific Safeguarding Information and Procedures

Look, listen, let us know

Take a look at this short animation which explains how important it is that we are all aware of our safeguarding responsibilities – of being alert to signs of abuse, harm or neglect of people living or working around us and telling us when you are concerned.

Tell us your concerns

If you are a child or young person, or if you have concerns about a child or young person, you can find details on how to tell us about an incident or to get further advice and support. If you think it is an emergency dial 999.