Children: How to Report a Concern
It is okay to talk about your concerns and you will not be in trouble for doing so. It is important to get help so that the appropriate people can provide support and protection. If you are unsure about whether something is a safeguarding concern, you can still reach out to helplines for guidance.
Talk to a trusted adult
If you think you or someone you know is being abused, or neglected you should tell someone you trust. This could be a friend, a teacher, a family member, a social worker, a doctor or healthcare professional, a police officer or someone else that you trust. Ask them to help you report it.
Contact Helplines
A free and confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can also call them on 0800 1111
Their website includes advice, videos and supportive articles if you don’t want to talk to anyone but need some help.
Offers a helpline for reporting child abuse and neglect.
The number is 0808 800 5000.
In case of Immediate Danger
If you are in immediate danger, they should call the police by dialing 999.
