Keeping children safe from harm
Information about recognising and reporting worries about children and young people.
Recognising and reporting child abuse
We all have a role to play to keep children and young people safe. Find out what to do if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
Multi-Agency Child and Adolescent Protection Services
What the child and adolescent protection teams do, who they work with and which agencies they involve.
Refer a child or young person
Referring a child to the Families First Contact Point, for protection because you are worried they may be experiencing significant harm.
Information for parents and carers
This section is for anyone who would like more information about keeping children and young people safe. You may be a parent, carer, relative, friend or member of the community.
Information for children and young people about abuse
This section contains information on how children and young people can keep themselves safe from different forms of abuse and neglect.
Lewisham Safeguarding Children’s Partnership
The LSCP is the body that brings together the local children’s services together and provides strategic leadership for safeguarding children and young people across the borough
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
The LADO is responsible for managing all child protection allegations made against staff and volunteers who work with children and young people in Lewisham.