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Kids care zone

Information about people who would like to help you

Sometimes a child’s mummy or daddy cannot look after them. This can be for lots of different reasons. They might not be very well or might need some help. If a mummy and daddy are finding things hard, some other grown-ups will help look after the children and make sure they are safe and healthy. The page will tell you about some of the people who would like to help you and what to do if you are unhappy. You can also click the links to contact someone suitable to help you.

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Children's Commissioner - Help At Hand

In this section you can find information and advice on a variety of different issues such as mental health, online safety, bullying and much more. If your question isn’t related to one of the topics listed, you can search for specific information using the Ask search box at the end of this page, or ask us a question via this online form. Website link: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/get-advice

mental health, online safety, bullying

Ofsted

This is the organisation responsible for inspecting fostering services and making sure we are doing what we should do in running our fostering service. Carers, children and young people can contact Ofsted on the follwoing numbers: General enquiries 0300 123 1231, About schools 0300 123 4234, About concerns 0300 123 4666 or https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted – Direct Online complaints: https://contact.ofsted.gov.uk/onlinecomplaints.

inspecting fostering services

NSPCC

“Every child deserves the best possible chance to rebuild their life after abuse” That’s why NSPCC are there. That’s why we’re here. That’s what drives all our work. And that’s why – as long as there’s abuse – we will fight for every childhood. Call if you are age 18 or under – 0800 1111. Worried about a child? Contact our trained helpline counsellors for 24/7 help, advice and support. help@nspcc.org.uk or 0808 800 5000 – https://www.nspcc.org.uk/

supportive community

Children Act 1989

www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/ Ukpga_19890041_en_1.htm This is what the law says and is the ultimate guide to what your rights are.

Children ACt

Other people who
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ChildLine If you ever want to talk to a grown-up about anything that is bothering you, you can call ChildLine on 0800 1111 and they will try to help you.

Important Links

The London Safeguarding Children’s Board link – www.londonscb.gov.uk

Ofsted – www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

Fostering Network link – www.thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

Child Exploitation and Online Protection link – www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/