South Tyneside Safeguarding
Safeguarding children is everyone’s concern
Everyone who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is defined as:
- protecting children from maltreatment
- preventing impairment of children’s mental and physical health or development
- ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care
- taking action to enable all children to have the best outcomes
If a child is in immediate danger or left alone, you should contact the police or call an ambulance on 999. There are numerous ways to report concerns about a child. Information on how to report both emergency and non-emergency abuse and neglect of a child is provided here.
As a concerned member of the public, if you suspect or believe a child is suffering or is likely to suffer Significant Harm, including any form of mistreatment or abuse, you should report your concerns. Any referral will be treated in the strictest confidence
Local Hub Information
How to report a concern
If you are suspicious or have any concerns that a child is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm, call Children and Families Social Care on:
0191 424 5010 (Monday to Thursday - 8.30am to 5pm, Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm)
0191 456 2093 (Outside of the above time)
For more information and advice free phone the NSPCC 0808 800 5000.
If a crime is taking place now:
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Dial 101 to inform the police (or  999 if it is a serious crime / emergency)
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Call 999 if you believe any other emergency service is needed
CFSC referral form for professionals
Professionals can report concerns using the Children and Families Social Care (CFSC) referral form213.53KB.
Please return completed forms to ISIT-referrals@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Please note: This form is for professionals only
Report a concern about a child - South Tyneside Council
Safeguarding Board
South Tyneside Safeguarding Children and Adults Partnership - South Tyneside Council