Safeguarding is the protection of children and adults at risk of harm from:

• Abuse
• Maltreatment
• Harm to their health or development. Child Anyone under the age of 18. This extends to age 24 if a person:
• Is a Looked After Child
• Has an Education and Health Care Plan
• Has a learning or other disability. Vulnerable Adult Anyone aged 18 or over who is, or maybe, in need of community care services for disability, age or illness; or who may be unable to protect themselves against significant harm or exploitation.
   

The Safeguarding Team will help/advice support anyone who has concerns or wants to report;

• Abuse - Physical, Sexual, Emotional, Neglect
• Drug and Alcohol Abuse
• Child Sexual Exploitation
• Child Criminal Exploitation
• Grooming
• County Lines
• Bullying & Harassment
• PREVENT