Reporting child abuse
Keeping children safe is everybody's business
If you think a child in Kirklees is being abused or mistreated or you have concerns about a child's well-being you should call and speak to someone at one of the following numbers:
- Kirklees Duty and Assessment Service 01924 326097, 01924 326076 or 01924 431429
- Kirklees Emergency Duty Service 01484 414933 (outside office hours)
- NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000, email help@nspcc.org.uk , text 88858 (free service), or complete online form
All calls concerning worries about children are treated seriously. You will be asked where the child lives and who looks after the child. Enquires will be made immediately. If it is found that a child is being abused or is at risk of significant harm professionals will work together with the family to ensure that the child can be protected.
If you are in any doubt about reporting your concerns don't think 'What if I'm wrong?', think 'What if I'm right?'.
Our leaflet Reporting child abuse in Kirklees contains more information. The leaflet is available in Urdu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Polish and Cantonese.
Posters and wallet cards for staff and volunteers
Posters and wallet size folding cards are available for staff and volunteers across Kirklees, at any level in an organisation, as a quick reference guide of the process to be followed if there are concerns about a child or young person. The name of the designated or named senior person should be inserted so that it is clear who staff should speak to if they have concerns about a child in any circumstances.
Copies of the poster and wallet cards can be requested by ringing the Safeguarding Board on 01484 225161 or by email to KSCB.Admin@kirklees.gov.uk
