Safeguarding is everyone's business. We have a duty to co-operate with Oxfordshire County Council in delivering its safeguarding duties. They have the responsibility to make sure the safeguarding response is coordinated.
For Emergencies
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, left alone or missing and/or a vulnerable adult is at immediate risk, you should contact the emergency services immediately on 999.
For Non-Emergencies
Members of the public can raise their concerns with us or directly with Oxfordshire County Council as follows:
- for children and young people, contact Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board
- for vulnerable adults, contact Oxfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Useful Contacts - Oxfordshire County Council
Assessment Team - weekdays daytime: call 0345 050 7666
Emergency Duty Team - after 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and after 4:00pm on Fridays - call 0800 833 408
Non-Emergency Police Team
Report historic concerns dial 101.
If you need to contact our Safeguarding team, please email safeguarding@cherwell-dc.gov.uk