Concerned about a child?

If you’re worried that a child or young person is at risk of neglect, harm or abuse, it’s important that you tell someone. If you have a safeguarding concern as a parent or member of the community please contact a member of the team.

Who to tell

Jo Hearn - Designated Safeguarding Lead

Kate Pallant - Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead

office@roxton.school

01234 870230

Alternatively

If you think the child is in immediate danger, call the police on 999.

• Bedfordshire Police: 01234 841212
• NSPCC Child Protection Helpline: 0808 800 5000

If the child is not in immediate danger but you're still concerned about them, please use the Bedford Borough online form:

Report a concern about a child

If you are unable to use the online form you can also contact them at the Integrated Front Door (previously known as MASH) by phone:

• Tel: 01234 718700 (office hours)
• Tel: 0300 300 8123 (out of hours)

All cases are treated in confidence by highly experienced staff who work with children and young people.