Safeguarding Children

In Rutland, child protection is everybody’s business. Child protection means protecting children from physical, emotional or sexual abuse or neglect. It also means helping children to grow up into confident, healthy and happy adults.

If you are concerned about the safety and welfare of a child in Rutland then contact: Rutland Social Services, Children and Families Team Social Care Duty Worker on (01572) 758 407.

Emergencies only, outside office hours and at weekends and bank holidays: Tel: (0116) 255 1606 OR the police: Tel: (0116) 222 2222

More advice and information is available from the Leicestershire & Rutland Local Safeguarding Children Board.