If you are concerned that a child or young person is being harmed, or is at risk of being significantly harmed as a result of abuse or neglect, you must report this immediately.
If you think a child is immediate danger, call the police on 999.
If you are a Practitioner who works with children, young people and families (paid or un-paid) and are concerned about a child:
Gather the following initial information prior to making your call:
Most children grow up in homes where they are loved and well cared for. However, for a variety of reasons sometimes a child may be hurt or mistreated in a way that is likely to cause them significant harm. This can be a result of abuse and neglect. 
