Torbay Safeguarding Children Partnership

Worried about a child

If you feel a child is in immediate danger, please call 999.

If you are worried about a child please call the Torbay Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on 01803 208100 or email mash@torbay.gov.uk

Out of office hours please call 0300 4564 876.

Round up of Child Safeguarding Practice Review Learning Event

As you know, back on 28th February we launched our six week programme of events focussing on Learning from Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, which concluded today. We hope you have found them informative. The weekly programmes highlighted topics of Child and Young People’s Mental Health, Recognition of Abuse and Neglect, Healthy Relationships, Pursuing Allegations, Ways to Protect and Working with Those Who Have Been Harmed.

Safeguarding Poster

What to do when a Child Alleges or appears to be the Victim of Abuse or Neglect

Professional Differences (Escalation) Policy

Resolution of professional disagreements in work relating to the safety to children

Safeguarding Children Partnership Arrangements and Child Death Review Arrangements for Torbay 2020

To view the arrangements click here

Referrals to Torbay Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub

MASH referral form available here.

South West Child Protection Procedures

View our child protection procedure manual online.

Children and Young People

We aim to help people like you and your friends stay safe at home, at school and out and about.

Interactive Threshold Tool

Parents and Carers

As the parent or carer of someone under 18 years old you are responsible for safeguarding and protecting them.

Professionals

Workers and volunteers are important for safeguarding as they are often the first to notice the signs of abuse, family issues or bullying.