Welcome to the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board website

This site primarily provides safeguarding information for professionals and volunteers in Kirklees.  The site also provides information for members of the public, parents and carers, and children and young people, on some of the key issues that can affect the safety and wellbeing of children.  Links to external websites are provided where further specialist information and advice on particular issues can be obtained.

Please use the links on the left to navigate around the site.  

If you have concerns about the welfare of a child in Kirklees see below. 

West Yorkshire Consortium Safeguarding Children Procedures  These are the multi-agency procedures to be followed by staff at all times where there is concern that a child is at risk of significant harm.  All practitioners who work with children and their families, and those who work with vulnerable adults who have children, should familiarise themselves with the procedures which include information about children living in many different circumstances, safe recruitment, individuals who pose a risk to children, and a range of local protocols. All professionals and volunteers in contact with children and their families must be aware of child abuse and neglect and must be vigilant at all times.

Latest news and website updates

Child protection conferences - short film of parents meeting with chairperson prior to conference

NSPCC Helpline launches texting service

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What to do if you are worried about a child

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 - ring 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.  Our leaflet Reporting child abuse in Kirklees contains more information about child abuse and what to do if you believe a child is at risk of harm. 

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 Keeping Children Safe - A guide for Parents and Carers prompts adults to think and ask questions about the safety of their children in and outside the home. 

Our poster Keeping Children Safe is Everybody's Business - including Yours can be downloaded for display in all reception and public areas.

What areas does Kirklees Safeguarding Children cover? 

• Huddersfield and surrounding area
• Dewsbury and surrounding area
• Batley and surrounding area

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