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HaltonChildren and Young People Safeguarding Partnership Online Procedures

Reporting Concerns

If you are concerned about a child's welfare or worried they are being abused, you can make a referral to the Integrated Contact and Referral Team (iCART) during office hours on 0151 907 8305. For Out of Hours referrals, please contact the Emergency Duty Service on 0345 050 0148.

The Multi Agency Contact and Referral Form should be used when making a contact or referral to children's social care. For more information on how to make a referral please see the Referrals Procedure.

If you are unsure information on the Halton Safeguarding Children Board Website will be able to help guide you, and the Halton Levels of Need Framework contains information to help you decide how best to respond to a child's identified needs.

Alternatively you can call the NSPCC for advice and support on 0808 800 5000 or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk.

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

What to do if you're worried a child is being abused: Advice for practitioners