What is a child protection enquiry?

You may have been to a child protection enquiry and you may have felt frightened and confused. We have written this web page to answer any questions you may have. The most important thing to remember is that you have done nothing wrong. You are not in any kind of trouble. We want to see if you need our help.

 

We are social workers. Our job is to listen to what you want to tell us. Sometimes a police officer will come with us. Don't be afraid to ask us questions at any time and to say what you think should happen. 

 

We talked to you to make sure you were OK. Sometimes adults or other young people hurt children or make them feel bad and afraid. This is not OK. Adults should not hurt children. No one should hurt you.

 

We talk to lots of children and young people.  They all have different things happening in their families so what happens next will be different for everyone.

 

Sometimes it might be a good idea to see a doctor to check you are OK.  Maybe you are worried about what will happen to your family? 

 

We understand your worries but we have to find out more about you and your family before we can tell you what will happen.

 

Childline (Freephone) 0800 1111

NSPCC (Freephone) 0808 800 5000

 

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