We all have a responsbility for safeguarding children; keeping children safe.  The principles set out in the Children’s Social Care National Framework to safeguard and promote the welfare of children is defined as:

• children’s welfare is paramount
• children’s wishes and feelings are sought, heard, and responded to
• children’s social care works in partnership with whole families
• children are raised by their families, with their family networks or in family environments wherever possible
• local authorities work with other agencies to effectively identify and meet the needs of children, young people, and families
• local authorities consider the economic and social circumstances impacting children, young people, and families

This has been taken from statutory guidance, Working Together 2026, which specifies inter-agency working to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Our Safeguarding Children website has been designed to provide information and guidance for:

• children and young people
• parents and carers 
• professionals and agencies working with children, young people and their families

We hope that you find our website useful, if you cannot find the information that you are looking for please get in touch using ‘Contact Us’ page.

If you have concerns that a child is suffering any form of abuse, neglect or cruelty contact the Warwickshire Children and Families Family Connect immediately by calling 01926 414144. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.30am – 5.30pm, Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm.

If you need to get in touch out of usual office hours, please contact the Emergency Duty Team immediately by calling 01926 886922.

If you think that a child is at immediate risk, contact the Police immediately by calling 999.