We all want our communities to be places where children and young people are safe, enjoy good health and have access to a wide range of positive experiences and opportunities but unfortunately not all children are protected or well cared for.<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re worried about a child – speak up, take action, and help keep them safe. If a child Is in immediate danger -Call 999 and ask for the police.<\/p>\n
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Worried About a Child or Young Person?<\/p>\n
Everyone has a responsibility to act if they are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm, neglect or abuse.<\/p>\n
You can report a concern whether you are:<\/p>\n
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Please contact Social Work Services in the Local Authority where the child lives:<\/p>\n
Falkirk: <\/strong>01324 506070\u00a0(Office Hours)<\/p>\n Stirling: <\/strong>01786 471177 (Office Hours)<\/p>\n Clackmannanshire: <\/strong>01259 225000 (Office Hours)<\/p>\n Emergency duty team<\/strong> can be contacted out with office hours (after 5.00pm and at weekends and public holidays) \u2013 01786 470500 \u2013 this service is Forth Valley wide<\/p>\n Police Scotland: <\/strong>Call 101 (non-emergency) or 999 in an emergency.<\/strong><\/p>\n Professionals: Always discuss your concern with your designated Child Protection or safeguarding lead in your service.<\/p>\n The new<\/strong>\u00a0Notification of Concern Form will replace the Forms 2a and 2b as of 1.12.25.<\/p>\n The intention\u00a0of this change<\/strong>\u00a0is to make it simpler to share concerns regarding a child or young person and to ensure that sufficient information is provided to determine next steps. All practitioners are asked to phone social work first to discuss a concern.<\/u><\/p>\n Notification of Concern Form<\/a><\/p>\n We have also developed new practice guidance to assist in the roll out of the Notification of Concern form: Notification of concern guidance<\/a><\/p>\n Where a named person is seeking support from social work due to an accumulation of concerns or increase in risks, or because of a decision made at a TAC meeting, they may be asked to complete a Wellbeing Assessment to ensure that the information shared is as full as possible.<\/p>\n Wellbeing Assessment<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n After a referral is made:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even small concerns can build a bigger picture.<\/p>\n Reporting early may prevent harm and help families get support.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to be certain – just concerned.<\/p>\n Trust your instincts. If you\u2019re worried about a child, it\u2019s right to share that concern.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Child Protection Scotland Keeping Kids Safe poster 1<\/a><\/p>\nWhen you report a concern, try to include:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Why It\u2019s Important to Report?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Child Protection Scotland Keeping Kids Safe posters<\/h3>\n