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Child protection

Keeping children and young people safe from harm.


Worried about a child


What to do if you are worried about the safety of welfare of a child or young person.

Who are 'children in care'?


'Children in care' are the children and young people we are responsible for caring for.

Child Protection: Help and advice for children and young people


Where you can go for support, help, information, or simply someone to talk to.

Child protection: Help and advice for parents and carers


Information for parents, carers, or anyone in contact with children and families that may have concerns about the welfare of a child.

Child sexual exploitation


Information and guidance on Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE).

Children and young people engaging in harmful sexual behaviour


Problematic and harmful sexual behaviour can involve one or more children engaging in sexual discussions or acts.

Information sharing advice for professionals


All professionals who work with children and young people, parents and carers should know how and when to share information.

Keeping children safe in Out of School Settings


An Out of School Setting provides tuition, training, instruction, or activities to children.

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)


Information on what you can do if you need help caring for your child, or if you are concerned about the welfare or safety of a child.

Resources to improve practice


Ensuring learning from reviews and audits is shared across the multi-agency partnership.

Strategic Partnership Boards


The Strategic Partnership Unit helps multi-agency partners with working together to improve outcomes for residents through four strategic partnership boards.

Trafficking


Trafficking is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights.

Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children Board (WFSCB)


The Waltham ForestĀ SafeguardingĀ Children Board (WFSCB) ensures that all local children's agencies within Waltham Forest work together.

What is abuse and neglect?


Abuse and neglect is when someone is caused harm by an individual or group.

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