Child protection and safeguarding

Report it

Report a missing child

If you do not know the whereabouts of a child who is missing from home or local authority care, you should report this as soon as possible.

Raise concerns about the welfare of a child

Find out how to raise concerns if a child is at risk of harm or you may know of a family who could benefit from additional support and help to better look after a child.

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)

Find out about the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) process here

Services

Knowsley Safeguarding Children Partnership

Find out what we are doing in Knowsley to protect children and improve their wellbeing. Find information and guidance for professionals working with children, parents and carers and young people.

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Find out about Knowsley MASH, a multi-agency team who coordinates with various agencies to ensure child welfare & safety.

Early Help

Find out about what Early Help does including how they provide information, advice and guidance to practitioners and what an Early Help Assessment is.

Find out about Family First: A pivotal resource providing interventions to families with complex needs, coordinating multi-agency support based on whole-family Early Help Assessment, and aiming to foster positive outcomes while minimizing the need for crisis intervention services.