Children and young people

Concerns for a child

Sometimes you might suspect that a child is at risk of harm or neglect. In other cases, you may know of a family who could benefit from some additional support and help to look after a child better. 

If you believe a child to be at risk of immediate harm:

This must be reported to the Police on 999.

Once you have reported to the Police, please contact Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door (IFD) urgently :

Call 0300 111 8033 during office hours (Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)

Call 0345 604 2886 out of hours to speak to the Emergency Duty Service

To report a concern for a child: 

Parents, carers, and members of the public can contact Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door

Call 0300 111 8033 during office hours (Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5pm and Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)

OR

Fill in our online referral form – Report a Concern or Request Support for a Child

All reports from professionals are submitted via our online Multi-Agency Referral Form (MARF).

Report a Concern or Request Support for a Child

This form allows you to share detailed information around your worries and upload any supporting documentation.

  • Share them with a trusted source such as a Teacher or Police Officer.
  • Report a concern through by calling 0300 1118007 and select option 1
  • Contact Staffordshire Police on 101 – for emergencies dial 999.

Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership

Protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in Staffordshire is a key priority for the Tamworth Better Together Partnership.

There is an independent body – The Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership responsible for ensuring that individuals and organisations work effectively together to safeguard children.

You can read more about their work, roles and responsibilities at About Us - Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership