Guidance
Child abuse concerns: guide for practitioners
Guidance to help practitioners identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand what action to take.
Applies to England
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This guidance is for anyone who comes into contact with children and families while working, including:
- social care practitioners
- health practitioners
- early years practitioners
- school staff (both teaching and non-teaching)
- police officers
- local authorities
It applies to people working in the:
- statutory sector (organisations set up, controlled and funded by the government)
- voluntary sector (not for profit organisations)
- independent sectors (organisations funded by the clients who use the service)
It explains:
- the signs of abuse and neglect to look out for
- the action to take if you think a child is being abused or neglected