Wandsworth Safeguarding Children

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Want to report abuse?

Many myths exist, so for the record:

Parents are responsible for their children's safety.
Children's Social Services become involved once concern is shared.
Decisions about abuse need careful assessment.
Children are best cared for by their own families.
Professionals want to work in partnership with families.
Very few children are removed from home following abuse.

Need to talk to someone?
To speak to a social worker, contact:

Duty Team Referral and Assessment Department
Children's Specialist Services (previously Social Services)
Welbeck House
43-51 Wandsworth High Street
London
SW18 2PU

Telephone: 020 8871 6622
After 5pm weekdays or on weekends: 020 8871 6000

In an emergency call the Police on 999.

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Inter-Agency Referral Form
If you are a professional or volunteer and you have concerns about a child, please complete an inter-agency referral form and fax, email or post it to:

Duty Team Referral and Assessment Department
Children's Specialist Services (previously Social Services)
Welbeck House
43-51 Wandsworth High Street
London
SW18 2PU

Fax: 020 8871 6333 or
Email it to: childreferraldutymanager@wandsworth.gov.uk

Inter-Agency Referral Form

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'What to do if you are worried a child is being abused' - DSCF Summary

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Childline is the free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can call them on 0800 1111. They also have a website with lots of useful advice: www.childline.org.uk.

You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for children and young people. They also have a website www.nspcc.org.uk.

Allegations Manager

Please see the list for the contact details for the Allegations Managers of the various partner agencies of WSCB. If you have a concern or need to report an allegation relating to a member of staff, contractor or volunteer, please contact the appropriate Allegations Manager for the agency that that member of staff or volunteer works for.

If you do not know who the Allegations Manager is, you could contact the Council's Safeguarding Standards Unit and seek some advice or consultation from one of the Child Protection Co-ordinators. Click here for the Safeguarding Standards Unit's contact details.

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For children and young people Parents, carers, family and friends Professionals and volunteers The Board Contacts Want to report abuse? Feedback Protocols and procedures News and events Training		On this page: Need to talk to someone \| Inter-Agency Referral Form \| Allegations Managers Want to report abuse? Many myths exist, so for the record: Parents are responsible for their children's safety. Children's Social Services become involved once concern is shared. Decisions about abuse need careful assessment. Children are best cared for by their own families. Professionals want to work in partnership with families. Very few children are removed from home following abuse. Need to talk to someone? To speak to a social worker, contact: Duty Team Referral and Assessment Department Children's Specialist Services (previously Social Services) Welbeck House 43-51 Wandsworth High Street London SW18 2PU Telephone: 020 8871 6622 After 5pm weekdays or on weekends: 020 8871 6000 In an emergency call the Police on 999. Top of page Inter-Agency Referral Form If you are a professional or volunteer and you have concerns about a child, please complete an inter-agency referral form and fax, email or post it to: Duty Team Referral and Assessment Department Children's Specialist Services (previously Social Services) Welbeck House 43-51 Wandsworth High Street London SW18 2PU Fax: 020 8871 6333 or Email it to: childreferraldutymanager@wandsworth.gov.uk Inter-Agency Referral Form Top of page 'What to do if you are worried a child is being abused' - DSCF Summary Top of page Childline is the free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can call them on 0800 1111. They also have a website with lots of useful advice: www.childline.org.uk. You can also contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 for children and young people. They also have a website www.nspcc.org.uk. Allegations Manager Please see the list for the contact details for the Allegations Managers of the various partner agencies of WSCB. If you have a concern or need to report an allegation relating to a member of staff, contractor or volunteer, please contact the appropriate Allegations Manager for the agency that that member of staff or volunteer works for. If you do not know who the Allegations Manager is, you could contact the Council's Safeguarding Standards Unit and seek some advice or consultation from one of the Child Protection Co-ordinators. Click here for the Safeguarding Standards Unit's contact details. Top of page

Wandsworth Safeguarding

Supporting and Protecting Todays Youth

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Allegations Manager