Reporting Concerns
This section provides information on who to contact if you have any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
If You Have a Concern
PLEASE NOTE that if your concern is regarding something that takes place/took place within a facility e.g. a leisure centre, you should inform the facility in the first instance so that they can follow their own child protection policies and procedures. Otherwise, you may wish to follow the guidance below.
Reporting a Serious Allegation
If you need to make an allegation or disclosure of abuse, or have serious concerns about the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult, you should immediately contact the police or the Northumberland County Council Children Services Department on 01670 533503
For more local contacts please look at the local FACT sheet.
Reporting a Non-Serious Allegations
If you have a concern that is not serious and does not require immediate action, your first point of contact would be the relevant club's/organisation's child protection officer/welfare officer.
Alternatively, you may wish to speak to the activity organiser, relevant children's services department or one of the contacts listed below for advice and support;
Northumberland Sport Lead Child Protection Officer (Malcolm Moore)
Tel: 01670 785027
Sports Governing Body Contacts. Please visit the CPSU website for contact information.
NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000 (free 24 hour service)
www.nspcc.org.uk
NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (CPSU)Tel: 0116 234 7278 / 7280 www.thecpsu.org.uk
Childline Tel: 0800 1111 (free 24 hour service)
www.childline.org.uk
If you have a concern related to poor practice, please speak to the relevant activity organiser.
