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How To Report A Concern

Are you worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or adult at risk?
Whether it’s a concern you’ve witnessed or something someone’s told you, it’s important to take action.

This page will guide you through how to report safeguarding concerns in Norfolk and highlight who you can contact for support,  both locally and nationally.

If someone is in immediate danger

Call 999 if you believe a child or adult at risk is in immediate danger, or requires urgent medical help.

Safeguarding Support in Norfolk 

There are different ways to raise a safeguarding concern depending on who is involved and the context, whether it’s in sport, in the community, or at home.

The following services operate within Norfolk. If your concern relates to someone living or working in this area, these are the best services to contact for direct support and safeguarding action.

Concerns about a child or young person:

Concerns about an adult at risk:

Concern about a professional or adult working with children:

Concerns within a sports club or activity setting:

Concerns about an Active Norfolk event:

Report your concern anonymously via the NSPCC:

Local and National Support Services for Safeguarding

The following organisations provide UK-wide safeguarding support. These may be helpful if you need confidential advice, are unsure who to contact locally, or want information on specific safeguarding issues.

These partnerships lead the development of safeguarding policy, training, and multi-agency working in Norfolk:

At Active Norfolk, we work with The Safer Programme to promote safeguarding across all our programmes of work.

Benefits of joining The Safer Programme

  • Two free training places on our Introduction Level Courses every three years (this can be redeemed on the following courses Introduction to Safeguarding Children, Designated Safeguarding Person, Online Safety, Children and Domestic Abuse, and Safeguarding Awareness for Charity Trustees).
  • Safeguarding advice and guidance from the Safer Co-Ordinator.
  • Downloadable policy templates (including safeguarding, online safety, code of conduct, safer recruitment, whistleblowing, information sharing and confidentiality).
  • Safeguarding policy support.
  • Discounted training places on the Core Programme and Safer Recruitment Training.
  • Free monthly safeguarding themed workshops.
  • A monthly email newsletter on safeguarding updates both locally and nationally.
  • The option to join the Facebook Group.
  • Discounted training places on NSCP multi-agency training.

Find Out More:  Safer Programme page | Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership | PWWC

If you believe a crime may have been committed, or you’re unsure but worried about a child’s safety:

  • In emergencies: Call 999
  • For non-emergencies: Call 101 – Report abuse – Norfolk Police

Confidential support for anyone concerned about a child. You do not have to give your name and calls can be made anonymously.

Support for children and young people under 19 who need help or someone to talk to.

These organisations offer advice and resources on topics related to safeguarding, welfare, and inclusion:

Don’t ignore it – Report it

Even if you’re unsure, it’s always better to speak up. Reporting a safeguarding concern could protect someone from harm.

If you’re not sure where to get started, or need further advice, please get in touch below.

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Get in touch with our Sport Welfare Officer

If you have a safeguarding query, please contact our Sport Welfare Officer, Anita Stewart, using our contact form.

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