- Description
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Child Protection is the concern of everybody living in Southend. If you are concerned that a child is being abused or neglected, or that they may be at risk of harm, you should contact:
The First Contact Team 01702 215007 during office hours,
Emergency Duty Team 0845 606 1212 out of hours, or
Essex Police in an emergency on 999.
Southend also has a Local Safeguarding Children's Board (LSCB) the co-ordinates safeguarding and the welfare of children within the borough.
- Telephone
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01702 215007
- Email address
- Address
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Civic Centre Victoria Avenue Southend-on-Sea Essex SS2 2ER
- Cost description
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Free
- Is a referral required?
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Yes
- Referral notes
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Referrals from members of the public can be made by phoning or emailing the First Contact Team.
Referrals from professionals require a completed Early Help Assessment unless the referral relates to an immediate safeguarding concern. Where there is a safeguarding concern requiring immediate action the referral can be made to First Contact by telephone and followed up with an Early Help Assessment within 48 hours.
- Special needs details
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Please call to discuss individual requirements.
- LO provider type
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Local Offer - General Provider
