Safeguarding for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We all have a responsibility to keep all children and young people safe whether they have a SEND or not. You must act if you have any concerns.
Reporting concerns
If you are worried that a child or young person is being abused or neglected, please contact us using the information below. You do not have to give your name if you do not want to.
Please have the postcode where the child or young person normally lives. If you cannot provide this information you should still call.
Immediate danger
If a child or young person is in immediate danger please contact the Police by calling 999.
Reporting Child Abuse
If you are worried that a child or young person is:
- at risk of being hurt, abused or neglected
- is being hurt, abused or neglected
Please contact the Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855.
Where a family needs support but it is not a child protection risk, please see Services to support you and your family.
Reporting Adult Abuse
If you are worried that a young person aged 18 or over is:
- at risk of being hurt, abused or neglected
- is being hurt, abused or neglected
Please contact the First Contact Team on 0114 273 4908.