Safeguarding

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:

Useful Contacts - Oxfordshire County Council

Assessment Team - weekdays daytime: call 0845 050 7666

Emergency Duty Team - after 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and after 4:00pm on Fridays - call 0800 833408

Non-Emergency Police Team

Report historic concerns dial 101.


If you need to contact our Safeguarding team, please email safeguarding@cherwell-dc.gov.uk