Procedures
Islands Safeguarding Children and Adults Partnerships
Working together for the children and adults of Guernsey, Alderney, Herm and Sark (Bailiwick of Guernsey). This website provides a resource for professionals, parents, children, adults and carers.
Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership
The Islands Safeguarding Children Partnership (ISCP) is formally known as the Islands Child Protection Committee. It is a multi-agency committee with representatives from the public, private and voluntary sectors. It was given legal status in the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law, 2008. Its main purpose is to enhance the safety of children and young people in the islands through promoting effective co-ordination and co-operation between agencies providing services to children and families.
Islands Safeguarding Adults Partnership
The Islands Safeguarding Adults Partnership (ISAP) is a multi-agency committee with representative from the public, private and voluntary sectors. Unlike the ISCP, there is no legal status for the partnership at present. Its main purpose however, is to mirror the purpose of ISCP in that it is to promote effective co-ordination and co-operation between agencies providing services to vulnerable adults.
Guernsey and Alderney
If you are a member of the public who has concerns about a child's welfare or safety in either Guernsey or Alderney and it is an emergency, call the police on 999 or 112. Otherwise, contact the Children's Social Work Team on 01481 223182 or the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours) on 01481 222222.
Sark
If you are concerned about a child on Sark, please complete this safeguarding form and contact the Island Safeguarding Officer at [email protected] or telephone 07781 105772.
MASH and TAC
If you work with children in Guernsey or Alderney and believe a child you work with is in need of additional support, you should make enquiries to the Multi-Agency Support Hub (MASH) in writing using the MASH enquiry form.
If you are aware that the child has a social worker you should contact them directly. You can find out more about the MASH here.
If you believe a child is being mistreated and is at risk of harm, please contact the MASH team as soon as possible on 01481 223182 If the matter is urgent and outside of office hours you can contact the duty social worker on 01481 222222. If you think a child is in immediate danger please call the police.
If you are working as part of a Team Around the Child (TAC) you can find out more about the process here.
Parents and Carers
Information and links for parents and carers involved in childcare.
Children & Young People
Here you will find help and advice concerning your safety and well being.
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