If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child outside school hours, please use the guidance and contacts below.

In an Emergency

If you believe someone is in immediate danger or at risk of serious harm, call 999 or 112 straight away.

Reporting Concerns About a Child

If you are worried about a child or young person, or believe they may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or harm—even if you are unsure—please contact the appropriate local safeguarding team:

Plymouth

Devon

Cornwall

Additional Support for Students, Parents & Carers

If you are seeking advice, support, or someone to talk to, the following services are available:

  • Childline – Free, confidential advice and support for children & young people
    📞 0800 1111 | 🌐 www.childline.org.uk

  • Citizen’s Advice Bureau – Support with housing, benefits, employment & more
    🌐 www.citizensadvice.org.uk

  • Kooth – Free online counselling and emotional wellbeing support
    🌐 www.kooth.com

  • NHS Mental Health First Response – Immediate mental health support
    📞 Call 111 and select the mental health option

  • NACOA – Help and advice for children affected by a parent’s drinking
    📞 0800 358 3456 | 🌐 www.nacoa.org.uk

  • NSPCC – National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
    📞 0808 800 5000 | 🌐 www.nspcc.org.uk

  • Refuge – Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse
    📞 0808 2000 247 | 🌐 www.refuge.org.uk

  • Shout – Free, confidential mental health text support
    📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 www.giveusashout.org

  • Young Minds – Mental health support for children, young people & parents
    🌐 www.youngminds.org.uk

  • Young Devon – Support for young people in Devon, including counselling & advice
    🌐 www.youngdevon.org