Children and Young People
Information for Children and Young People.
If you’re a child or young person under the age of 18 then this section of the TSCP website is for you.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and heard. If you are feeling worried, scared, uncomfortable or unsafe, or you feel very alone or unhappy, please tell someone about it so they can try to help you.
If you want to get help from people in Tameside, then you can ring Tameside’s Public Service Hub for advice and support.
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm on 0161 342 4101
Monday to Friday 5.00pm to 8.30 am, weekends and public holidays on 0161 342 2222
If you are in danger of being harmed now, call the police on 999.
What is Safeguarding?
“Protecting my health, well-being and my rights as a human.”
“Safeguarding is the adults around me who keep me out of harm”
“Keeping safe, making sure you’re looked after and feel protected”
Safeguarding is a term used in the United Kingdom and Ireland that looks at the procedures to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people-especially children, young people and vulnerable adults- to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.
You can find lots of information on this website. Simply click on the tiles below to get helpful advice, support and information on lots of issues for yourself, friends and family.
