Information for people working with children and young people in whatever capacity, whether as paid workers or as volunteers.
The Isle of Wight Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) believe that keeping children safe is everybody's business.
The Children Act (1989) makes it clear that a child’s welfare is of paramount importance. Children's Social Care Services and the police have a duty to investigate where there is any concern for a child’s well being.
If you are worried about a child do not to keep it to yourself. You need to contact Children's Social Care Services, Children's First Response, or the Police immediately to discuss your concerns - they will listen.
If you are unsure that a child may be suffering but are worried that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, also contact Children's First Response, who will discuss this with you.
Isle of Wight Children's First Response:
Telephone: (01983) 814374
Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 12.30 pm & 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am – 12.30 pm & 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm.
For further information on Children's First Response click here.
Isle of Wight Childrens Social Care Services - Out of Hours Service: Telephone 01983 821105.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police:
(General Enquiries) Telephone 0845 045 45 45
(Emergency) Telephone 999.
The 4lscb procedures for Safeguarding Children and Young People across the Isle of Wight (and Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton) can be found on the main 4lscb portal page www.4lscb.org.uk.
Further information is contained within the statutory guidance,"Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010)". To view the publication "Working Together to Safeguard Children (2010)", click here .
The government has produced guidance, "What to do if you think a child is being abused".This sets out in detail what paid workers or volunteers should do if they believe that a child is being abused or negelected.
To view the publication, "What to do if you think a child is being abused". click here.