If you believe the child to be at risk of immediate harm, this must be reported to the police on 999 or 101.
Once you have reported to the police, please contact Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Service (0300 111 8007) or Emergency Duty Team (0345 604 2886)
Children experiencing abuse might be afraid to talk about what is happening. They may not know that what is happening is not okay.
It can be difficult to know what to do if you are worried about the safety and welfare of a child. You might be concerned that a child is being abused by someone:
- in the child’s own family
- outside the child’s family, like a teacher, sports coach or babysitter
- on the internet, such as being groomed or bullied on social media websites.
Report a concern
To report a concern please use our child safeguarding form
Reporting a concern from a professional perspective (Staffordshire LADO)
Staffordshire LADO is specifically involved in cases where there is a concern or allegation that someone working or volunteering with children:
- Has behaved in a way that has harmed a child, or may have harmed a child
- Has possibly committed a criminal offence against or related to a child
- Has behaved towards a child or children in a way that indicates he or she may pose a risk of harm to children
- Has behaved or may have behaved in a way that indicates they may not be suitable to work with children
- They give advice and guidance on how concerns or allegations should be investigated.
They do not investigate but must ensure that an appropriate investigation is carried out, whether that is by the police, children’s social care or the employer or a combination of these.
To report a concern please use our Staffordshire LADO form.
Police and Ambulance services
Police and ambulance services can report concerns through their dedicated forms
Police
Report a concern - Police service
Ambulance
Report a concern - ambulance service
Probation officers
Probation officers can our online form to report a concern
Report a concern - Probation officer
Professional updates
During office hours we would prefer that you make your initial enquiry by phoning Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door Service on 0300 111 8007.
You can also complete the online form.