Safeguarding children is everyone’s responsibility. This section provides essential guidance and resources on topics including pre-birth and early years, child exploitation, and child neglect to help you recognise concerns and take appropriate action to protect children and young people.
If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person in Devon, please refer to our guidance on how to make a request for support or report a child safety concern.
Policies, information and guidance covering the pre-birth period and infants up to age 2.
Guidance, support and training for schools and education settings.
Policies and procedures for safeguarding within early years and childcare settings.
Effective information sharing underpins integrated working, early intervention, and safeguarding.
If you think that the child is at risk of significant harm, contact our Front Door directly by calling 0345 155 1071. In an emergency call 999.