Report a concern

If you have a Safeguarding concern, please contact:

Designated Safeguarding Lead - James Yates

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead - Kim Gibson or Jasmine Ball

Worried About a child?
Call 999 if the child is in real danger now.

If you are worried about a child or young person, or think they are being abused, even if you are unsure, please contact:

Depending on the support you need, there are now two key ways to contact the Plymouth City Council Children’s Services team.

If you have safeguarding concerns about a child that requires a social worker please send the MASH contact form to mash@plymouth.gov.uk.

If it is an urgent safeguarding concern, please make an immediate referral by phoning the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on 01752 668000, or 01752 346984 out of hours.

You can also contact the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000

To support the Everyone’s Invited campaign the NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people have experienced sexual harassment, assault or abuse. The helpline can be contacted on 0800 136 663, or by emailing help@nspcc.org.uk