How to report a Concern
If you would like to share a concern or you are concerned about a child who attends Consett Academy, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team.
DSL - Ian Middleton - i.middleton@ncdat.org.uk
DSL - Alan Stevenson - AStevenson@consettacademy.org.uk
Safeguarding Officer - Laura Rowell - LRowell@consettacademy.org.uk
The safeguarding team will respond during their working hours of 8am-4pm during term time.
The safeguarding team will respond during their working hours of 8am-4pm during term time.
If your concern is outside of school term time
In Durham, if you have concerns about a child's welfare, you should contact First Contact through 03000 267 979 or firstcontact@durham.gov.uk
This is the initial point of contact for concerns about children in County Durham. First Contact is a part of Durham County Council's Children and Young People's Services.
If you have concerns around an adult please click the following link Concerned about someone - report neglect or abuse - Durham County Council which will take you to Durham Safeguarding Team.
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Durham Safeguarding Adults Partnership's website has information and videos that can help you spot abuse neglect, or self-neglect - What is abuse? Report abuse To report abuse you can do any of the following: If the person is in immediate danger, call 999. Remember to say an 'adult with needs for care and support' or a 'vulnerable adult' is involved. Call Social Care Direct on 03000 26 79 79 ...
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If you are looking for more immediate support around Mental Health and Wellbeing call NHS 111 and select the mental health option (2). Available 24/7, you will speak to a mental health professional who can listen to you and help you find the right support.
If you have cause for concern please contact 101 or if in immediate danger contact 999.