Child protection and safeguarding

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What to do if you think a child is being neglected or abused.

School attendance

School attendance responsibilities and advice about non-school attendance.

Report abuse or neglect of a child

Find out how to recognise child abuse or neglect and who to contact to report it.

Bullying

Find information about who to talk to if your child is being bullied.

E-safety

Find out about keeping safe on the internet, who to talk to if you’re worried and how to get out of a bad situation.

Pupils missing out on education and children missing from education

Arrangements for identifying and maintaining contact with children missing, or at risk of going missing, from education.

Report a childcare worker or volunteer

Leicestershire Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) service respond to allegations against staff and volunteers who work with children and young people. You should report an adult if you have concerns or allegations against them.

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Annual Christmas toy appeal launches in Hinckley

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Mother and daughter urge families to consider fostering

Could you become a foster carer?