If you have concerns that a child is being harmed or living in circumstances that might be harmful in the future, these concerns will always be taken seriously. You may be worried about what might happen to you or your family if you report your concerns. When someone makes a call to talk about their concerns, they will always be asked for their name and contact details - so they can be contacted again if needed.
However, you can ask for your details to remain confidential, or provide information anonymously. If you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused, you should make a referral to Children's Social Care in the area where the child lives.
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To quickly access the referral form you can click on the continue without an account link, or if you prefer you can create an account prior to completing the referral form. For more information see Making a referral to Social Care procedure. The Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Procedures set out in detail how concerns about the welfare of children are looked into and gives information about local contacts , including where staff can get further advice and information.
What to do if you're worried a child is being abused is national guidance for practitioners that sets out the main steps to take to safeguard children. Home Worried About a Child? Are you worried about a child? The service operates Monday to Friday from 8am — 6pm. The service operates Monday to Friday 10am to 1pm. In Derby City: Urgent referrals via Initial Response Team during normal working days between 9 am and 5 pm on Please do not keep your worries to yourself The Derby and Derbyshire Safeguarding Children Procedures set out in detail how concerns about the welfare of children are looked into and gives information about local contacts , including where staff can get further advice and information.
Think Family You may also be concerned about the welfare of an adult living in the same home. Outside these times contact the out of hours service In this section: Worried About a Child?
