Lewisham Council Homepage Skip navigation
navigation-end

Keeping children safe from harm

Information about recognising and reporting worries about children and young people’s who may be suffering significant harm and who may need protection by the Multi-Agency Child and Adolescent Protection Services

How to refer a child or young person you are worried about, for protection

Referring a child to the Families First Contact Point, for protection because you are worried they may be experiencing significant harm.

Multi-Agency Child and Adolescent Protection Services

What the child and adolescent protection teams do, who they work with and which agencies they involve.

Lewisham Safeguarding Children’s Partnership

The LSCP is the body that brings together the local children’s services together and provides strategic leadership for safeguarding children and young people across the borough

Concerns and allegations against staff or volunteers who work with children

The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) is responsible for managing all safeguarding concerns and allegations that relate to adults who have contact with children through their work or in a volunteering capacity.

Where to find information on understanding harm, neglect, abuse and exploitation of children and young people

We all have a role to play to keep children and young people safe. Find out what to do if you suspect a child is being abused or neglected.  
Can't find what you're looking for? Ask us anything