Safeguarding and child protection
Preventing and reporting abuse. Homeless children, abduction, serious case reviews, data collection.
Services
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The law does not say an age when you can leave a child on their own, but it's an offence to leave a child alone if it puts them at risk
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If you think a child or young person is at risk or being abused or neglected, contact the children’s social care team at their local council.
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Tell the local authority if you're worried that a child is being neglected or abused - call 999 if they’re in immediate danger
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You may need a child performance licence for any child taking part in a public performance, sporting event or modelling assignment
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How to apply to have your child returned if they've been abducted, or arrange contact or enforce a court order in EU, Hague Convention and non-Hague Convention countries