What is safeguarding?

If you are concerned about the welfare of a child contact the Southampton Children's Resources Service on 023 8083 3004.

Call 999 if you are concerned that a child is in immediate danger.

Safeguarding puts measures in place to protect you from harm and to keep you safe.

The Young Person's Guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children

The Young Person's Guide to Working Together to Safeguard Children has been developed to help explain the Working Together 2023 government guidance to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Working together to safeguard children: an illustrated guide for children, young people and their families

A new children and young people's illustrated guide to the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children has been published by the Department for Education. This guide is accompanied by a short animation for children and young people which explains how people who help, support and protect them work together and what they can expect when they need help. The guide and animation can be used by children and young people independently, or with the support of an adult.

The Young Person's Guide to Keeping Children Safe

The Young Person's Guide to Keeping Children Safe details how professionals should work together to help keep you safe.

It includes information on different types of abuse, your rights and what to do if you think you are being abused.