Child Protection
All children have a right to be protected from harm, especially from other people and to grow up in a caring and safe environment.
All parents experience difficulties at times and can be helped by other family members or close friends. However, there may be times when a child can be at risk of significant harm and professional support needs to be provided.
If you have any concerns or worries about any child or young person you should do something about it and speak to someone. This could be a teacher, health visitor, doctor, social worker or a police officer - anyone who you think may be able to help you
All adults have a responsibility to protect children
All children have a right to be protected from harm, especially from other people and to grow up in a caring and safe environment.
All parents experience difficulties at times and can be helped by other family members or close friends. However, there may be times when a child can be at risk of significant harm and professional support needs to be provided.
If you have any concerns or worries about any child or young person you should do something about it and speak to someone. This could be a teacher, health visitor, doctor, social worker or a police officer - anyone who you think may be able to help you
All adults have a responsibility to protect children
Scottish Borders Council - Child Protection
It's everyone’s responsibility to protect children. If you think a child is being harmed or is at risk of harm, it’s important that you tell us so we can help. Your actions may help us keep a child safe from harm.
If you have any concerns about a child, please tell us.
All children and young people have the right to be protected and to be kept safe from harm caused by others. Most children within our communities will grow up in a safe and loving environment.
However, some do not. These children may need extra help from adults to make sure that they are kept safe.
Contact usTo make sure the child you are concerned about gets the help they need quickly, phone us.
It's everyone’s responsibility to protect children. If you think a child is being harmed or is at risk of harm, it’s important that you tell us so we can help. Your actions may help us keep a child safe from harm.
If you have any concerns about a child, please tell us.
All children and young people have the right to be protected and to be kept safe from harm caused by others. Most children within our communities will grow up in a safe and loving environment.
However, some do not. These children may need extra help from adults to make sure that they are kept safe.
Contact usTo make sure the child you are concerned about gets the help they need quickly, phone us.
- You can call us during office hours on 01896 662787
- Out of office hours, call us on 01896 752111
You can also speak to a confidential helpline such as:
- The NSPCC - If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support. Call us on 0808 800 5000 or email [email protected].
- Childline -Call us free on 0800 1111 or get in touch online. However you choose to contact us, you're in control. It’s confidential and you don’t have to give your name if you don’t want to. You can talk to us about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
- Parentline - If you are concerned about a child or would like advice and support about parenting, contact Parentline Scotland on 08000 28 22 33 or at: [email protected]
Further information is available at: Scottish Borders Council - Child Protection