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The Isle of Wight Local Safeguarding Children Board (LSCB) believe that keeping children safe is everybody's business.
For further information about the LSCB, click here to view our information leaflet for professionals.
This section of our web site is aimed at people who work with children in whatever capacity, whether as paid workers or as volunteers.
The 4lscb procedures for Safeguarding Children and Young People across the Isle of Wight (and Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton) can be found on the main 4lscb portal page www.4lscb.org.uk.
Further information is contained within the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children
If you are worried about a child, the right thing to do is not to keep it to yourself, but instead to contact Children Social Services or the Police immediately.
The Children Act (1989) makes it clear that a child’s welfare is of paramount importance. The Children Social Services Department and/or police have a duty to investigate where there is any concern for a child’s well being.
Should you think a child may be being harmed, please contact Childrens Social Services, or the Police straight away - they will listen.
If you are unsure that a child may be suffering but are worried, or if you are concerned that a child has suffered harm, neglect or abuse, please contact Childrens Social Services who can discuss this with you:
Telephone 01983 525790 (9am-5pm Monday –Friday)
Telephone 01983 821105
(General Enquiries) Telephone 0845 045 45 45
(Emergency) Telephone 999
The government has produced guidance, What to do if you think a child is being abused, for setting out in detail what staff should do if they believe that a child is being abused. A short summary of this document has also been published which may be useful for parents and carers.
