Concerned About A Child?

NSPCC

The NSPCC is a well-known charity that works with children, young people, schools and other support services to prevent abuse, help rebuild children’s lives and support families.

Helpline

The NSPCC helpline is staffed by trained professionals who can provide expert advice and support.

If you’re worried about a child or young person, you can contact the NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free. Call them on 0808 800 5000 or contact them online.

An online form can also be submitted by following this link: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/report/report-abuse-online/

ChECS

The Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS) is the ‘front door’ for access to services, support and advice for children and their families, from early help and support through to safeguarding and child protection.

Phone ChECS on 0300 123 5012 (option 3) Callers will be directed to a Unit Coordinator who will ask if the concerns are early help or safeguarding. You will then be directed to either Practitioner Support Officer (EHB) for Early Help concerns or a Social Worker (ChECS) for safeguarding concerns. The worker will gather your information and advise you of the next step.

If you need to contact someone out of hours and you believe it to be an emergency that can’t wait, please call our Emergency Duty Team on 0300 123 5022.

If you think a child is in immediate danger. Don’t delay – call the police on 999.