Keeping children safe

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.  

All referrals to children’s social care are first dealt with by Lewisham's Families First Contact Point (FFCP).

This section is for anyone who would like more information about keeping children and young people safe. You may be a parent, carer, relative, friend or member of the community. 

This section contains information on how children and young people can keep themselves safe from different forms of abuse and neglect.

The Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) is a statutory multi-agency organisation that brings together local agencies that work to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in Lewisham.

We have a statutory responsibility for assessing, supporting and safeguarding children and young people.

The LADO is responsible for managing all child protection allegations made against staff and volunteers who work with children and young people in Lewisham.