Safeguarding and social care for children
Child protection, social work, children in care and looked-after children, becoming a social care provider.
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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Employee reference template for use by early years providers.