Child protection

In our society, there will always be some children who are abused and neglected. Children have a right to be kept safe from harm, and protecting children is everyone's responsibility.

If you suspect for any reason that a child is not being treated correctly, please contact the following numbers: 

• The Police 999
• Herts County Council’s Children, Schools and Families department (including out of hours): 01438 737500
  (callers from 0208 and 01923 dialling codes may wish to dial 01923 471500 in order to be charged at local call rates)
• The Child Abuse Investigation Unit 01707 354000. This is a specialist team with countywide responsibility for undertaking child protection investigations.
• The NSPCC Helpline.  This is a free, 24-hour service that offers support and advice, by phone and email, to any adult worried about a child. As a national helpline, the NSPCC works closely with children’s services, helping them to act on genuine safeguarding concerns.

Further information is available from Herts County Council