Information for parents and carers
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.
Parents and carers information
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.
What to do if a child tells you about abuse
Keeping children safe is everybody’s business - we all have a responsibility both in our private and professional lives.
What happens if a child protection referral is made?
The safeguarding process is what happens when someone contacts Lewisham Council with concerns about the safety or welfare of a child.
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