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How can you protect children and where do you fit in?
Whose responsibility is it to protect children?
Which children are in need of protection?
What should I do if I think a child may be in need of protection?
Contacts if you are worried about a child
Other useful numbers
How can you protect children and where do you fit in?
What do children need from their parents?
- Love
- Security
- Trust
- Warmth
- Food
- Adequate clothing
- Confidence to know their parents and carers will not harm them
Ensure that anyone working with children or their families knows about the safeguarding children - online training (it'll help you recognise and respond to any concerns about the welfare of a child).
Whose responsibility is it to protect children?
It is everybody’s responsibility from:
- Health workers
- Police
- Neighbours
- Families
- Education
- Probation
- Community
- Nursery
- Children’s Services
- Courts
- Friends
- AND YOU!
Which children are in need of protection?
A child in need of protection is a child who is suffering harm or who is vulnerable to mistreatment and neglect, which in turn may lead to their health, development and happiness being badly affected.
These children need your help.
What should I do if I think a child may be in need of protection?
It is important that you contact someone to talk to about your worries. This could be a social worker, health visitor, teacher, doctor – anyone who you feel may be able to help. They will listen.
Who should I contact?
Some useful addresses and telephone numbers are listed below – if possible contact your local Children’s Services Referral and Assessment team, details below or email boltonsafeguardingchildren@bolton.gov.uk
In an emergency please contact the police.
Do I have to give my name?
No – You can report anonymously. However, leaving your details in strictest confidence can help everyone concerned – especially the child or young person you are worried about.
What happens next?
- Someone will follow up each report where it is believed a child may be in need of help, support or protection
- If necessary, social workers will talk with the child and family to hear what they have to say
- They will talk to people who know the child such as schools, or nurseries, to hear their views
After this, several things could happen:
- Whatever happens we will continue to be helpful to the child and support will be offered if needed
- We will try and get the right service to the child and family
- If the child is suffering or is likely to suffer harm, a full Child Protection Inquiry will take place
Contacts if you are worried about a child
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Referral and Assessment North
Castle Hill Centre
Castleton Street
Bolton
BL2 2JW
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01204 337408 |
| Area cover: Astley Bridge, Bradshaw, Breightmet, Bromley Cross, Tonge Moor, Derby |
| Name and address |
Telephone |
Referral and Assessment South
Town Hall Market Street
Farnworth
Bolton
BL4 7PD |
01204 337729 |
| Area cover: Burnden, Daubhill, Farnworth, Harper Green, Kearsley, Little Lever |
| Name and address |
Telephone |
Referral and Assessment West
Town Hall Market Street
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3AW |
01942 634625 |
| Area cover: Blackrod, Deane cum Heaton, Halliwell, Smithills, Hulton Park, Horwich, Westhoughton |
| Out of Hours Contact |
Telephone |
| Emergency Duty Team 6:00pm to 8.45am and Weekends |
01204 337777 |
| NSPCC 24 hours 7 days per week |
0808 800 5000 |
| Childline 24 hours 7 days per week |
0800 1111 |
Other useful numbers:
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