If you are worried about a child's immediate safety

If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm or danger, please call 999 and ask for the Police.

If your concern is urgent but not an emergency, you can contact:

• Cheshire East Consultation Service (ChECS): 0300 123 5012 (option 3)
• NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000
• Childline (for children and young people): 0800 1111

If your concern relates to a child at Saint Mary's, please contact our safeguarding team as soon as possible in addition to the above.

Useful Safeguarding Links:

• Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership: Child Protection
• NSPCC: NSPCC | The UK children's charity
• Childline: Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people
• CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection): CEOP Safety Centre

At Saint Mary's, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we encourage parents, carers and visitors to report any concerns they may have about a child's welfare.