Welcome to the Kirklees Safeguarding Children Board Website.

We want to make sure children and young people feel safe and cared for and believe this is everybody's responsibility.

This site provides safeguarding information for children and young people, parents, carers and the wider community, professionals and volunteers working with children.

  ** Latest website updates **

Neglect Workshop for Frontline Practitioners
Safeguarding Children Procedures Update
Networking Briefing Events
Private Fostering - what this is and the regulations 

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 Children with a Disability Service 01924 326446 
• Kirklees Emergency Duty Service 01924 326489 (outside office hours)
• NSPCC Helpline 0808 800 5000

All calls concerning worries about children are treated seriously and in confidence. You will be asked where the child lives and who looks after the child. Your name will not be given to anyone else without your permission. 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.

Our leaflet Reporting child abuse in Kirklees contains more information about the most common forms of child abuse. 

If you are in any doubt about reporting your concerns don't think 'What if I'm wrong?', think 'What if I'm right?'.

What areas does Kirklees Safeguarding Children cover?

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

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