If a child is in immediate danger, left alone or missing, you should contact the police directly and/or an ambulance using 999.

Covid-19 updates

See the latest guidance, updates and any changes to services for children’s social care due to Covid-19:

Guidance for children's social care - Coronavirus

 Getting help for a child or young person

How to report a concern

What to do if you are concerned about the welfare of a child - for anyone working with children or young people

Early Help

The Early Help Assessment (EHA) process and how anyone working with children can use it

Contact details

How to contact the Early Help Support Service or the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

​Safeguarding help and support

Training

Search for courses and book training via the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children's Board

Designated Officer (LADO) referrals

How to raise a concern about an adult working with children or young people

Children in employment and entertainment

Information on chaperone licences, child performance licences and child work permits

Children's Rights

How we support children and young people with advocacy, participation and Independent Visitors

​Safeguarding support for schools and early years providers

Safeguarding in the early years

Your responsibilities as a childcare provider

Safeguarding in schools

Teacher's safeguarding responsibilities, statutory advice and support

Domestic abuse - notification for schools

Enabling early intervention and support to vulnerable children and young people

Online safety

Information and resources for teachers or anyone working with children and young people