If You Are Worried

Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) or neglect can have a damaging effect on a child’s physical and mental health, educational attainment and emotional wellbeing.

Some changes in a child’s behaviour may not necessarily indicate that a child is suffering abuse or neglect. In some cases those changes may be symptoms of a hidden disability, undiagnosed medical condition or a change in medication.

If you become concerned about:

• Comments made by a child
• Marks or bruising on a child
• Changes in a child’s behaviour
• Changes in a child’s appearance

Please report these concerns to one of our Safeguarding Leads via dsl@miltoncross-tkat.org.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.

What Should I Do When I Have A Concern?

• Record the words used by the child and how the child appeared to you - be specific.
• Use their language (don’t censor their words).
• Do not ask them to write a statement.
• Do not destroy any notes, such as anything a child has written, in case they are required by other agencies/Court.

County Lines

“County Lines” is a form of criminal exploitation. It is when criminals befriend children, either online or offline, and then manipulate them into drug dealing.

County Lines Information for Parents

If you have concerns, please make sure you tell our Safeguarding Team.