Safety and wellbeing of our children is our top priority. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, supported and heard. If you have any concerns about a child's welfare, please speak to a member of our safeguarding team.

For further advice or help, you can contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 or visit www.nspcc.org.uk. Children can also contact Childline for free, confidential support at 0800 1111 or online at www.childline.org.uk. For local safeguarding concerns, you can also visit the Northamptonshire Safeguarding Children Partnership at www.northamptonshirescp.org.uk. Working together, we can help keep all children safe.

Ask Normen is also very helpful. It aims to guide you and work with you to get help from your GP, School Nurse, or mental health services in Northamptonshire. We want a future where all young minds are supported and empowered whatever their challenges. https://asknormen.co.uk/

If you have any concerns regarding mental health of any child or adult, https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/mentalhealth/#main-content has a range of services to help: 

• The Mental Health Number – Line available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 0800 448 0828
   
• NHS Northamptonshire Talking Therapies – online self-referral support available
   
• Crisis Cafes are based around the county. 
   
• For those under the age of 18 please visit the CAMHS website information.
   
• If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm, either to yourself or someone else please phone 999.