Referrals

 Reporting Procedures and Making a Referral
 In line with the statutory framework, the Designated Safeguarding Lead should be responsible for liaising with the relevant authorities. These are different depending on the circumstances, who is involved, and which local authority the setting is located.
 How to contact external agencies in Brighton and Hove:
Front Door for Families | 01273 290400                                                                                        Frontdoorforfamilies@brighton-hove.gov.uk  |  Online Support   
Front Door For Families (Out of Hours) | 01273 335905  
Brighton & Hove Safeguarding Children Partnership (BHSCP) 
       01273 292379 |  Online Resources   
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 
       01273 290400 |  ladoenquiries@brighton-hove.gov.uk  |  Threshold Advice   
NSPCC Helpline (24/7 Advice & Support) 0808 800 5000   
 NSPCC FGM Helpline | 0800 028 3550 | Email:  fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk |  Non Emergency Police Number: 101
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If we believe that a child is in immediate danger, we will call 999 to report this to police. 
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Anonymous Concerns 
Anonymous reports may be considered but are generally less likely to be acted upon unless they raise serious and verifiable concerns.  
Open Door Policy 
Hopscotch encourages an open environment where concerns can be discussed freely. Your voice matters in keeping children safe.  
  