Safeguarding involves taking appropriate action to promote the welfare of children or vulnerable adults. This includes protecting children from mistreatment, preventing harm, and promoting the best outcomes for all children and young people.
Children with additional needs and disabilities can face increased risk of victimisation and harm from both adults and other children. The information on these pages aims to help parents or carers to effectively safeguard their own children, as well as other children and young people in their lives.
If you think you are seeing signs of harm or abuse of a child, you have a duty to report it to ßÙßÇÂþ» Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPA), which is part of Children's Services. In an emergency, you should call 999.
Information and services
Bullying
Advice and information about bullying for children with special educational needs or disabilities, including disability hate crime and how to find support.
Child sexual exploitation
Signs of sexual exploitation and what parents can do if they suspect it.
Keeping children and young people safe online
Information on how to keep your children safe online, guidance for sharing images, online gaming and how to report any concerns.
Report a concern about a child
If you are concerned about the safety of a child or young person you can contact the ßÙßÇÂþ» Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPA). In an emergency, call ßÙßÇÂþ» Police on 999.
Radicalisation
How young people can be radicalised. Signs to look out for and the preventative measures that can be taken. Includes links to helpful organisations.
ßÙßÇÂþ» Safeguarding Children Partnership, are agencies working together to keep children and young people safe from harm.