Parents and Carers

Every Child Matters 

As a parent, carer, neighbour, teacher or anyone in contact with children and families you may at times have concerns about the welfare of a child. These could be concerns about their development, appearance or behaviour which may indicate signs of abuse. If you have concerns about a child you must seek advice from professionals which may involve a referral to Social Care. Manchester Safeguarding Children Board expects all agencies working with children or young people who are at risk TO PREVENT  this to escalate.  If you believe that a child or young person is at immediate risk, this should be reported without delay to the police service as a 999 emergency and a contact be made to the Manchester Contact Centre. The telephone number is 0161-255-8250.

The Fax number is 0161-255-8266. A telephone referral should be followed up with a multi-agency referral form within 48 hours, placed in this website under "concerned about a child".