Safeguarding

Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility. The Croydon Safeguarding Children Partnership (CSCP) is a statutory multi agency organisation that aims to ensure local services work together to promote the welfare of children and young people. The CSCP meet regularly throughout the year to discuss a range of safeguarding children issues. Regular updates are posted on their website and newsletter.

https://croydonlcsb.org.uk/2021/11/london-child-protection-procedures-update/

Their website also provides details of upcoming training:

https://croydonlcsb.org.uk/professionals/learning-development/

Safeguarding children is the action we take to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Every single person who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play.

If you are worried or have concerns that a child or young person is being neglected, harmed, or may need support, there are several ways we can help.

You can search the local directory to find support for children and families across Croydon:

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/find-support

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

If you cannot find the right help through the local directory, you can contact the MASH team by making a referral. The MASH can offer you support and advice, as well as putting families in touch with other services.

If you are a professional and have a concern you can make a referral here

If you have an urgent concern about a child that needs an immediate response, please contact 0208 255 2888 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or our Emergency Duty Team on 0208 726 6400 outside of these hours.