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 or need advice and support about a child with a disability you should call and speak to someone at one of the following numbers:

 

Please click here for the Duty and Advice contact form which should be submitted within 24 hours of making a referral of concern via telephone to Duty and Advice.

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 and 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.

 

Kirklees Children Services leaflet A Brief Guide to Reporting child abuse in Kirklees contains more information.