New data from the NSPCC Helpline reveals that in 2024/25, nearly 18,000 contacts were made by adults concerned about child neglect—accounting for a quarter of all Helpline calls. Neglect remains the top reason for public referrals, underscoring the need for a national neglect strategy with stronger prevention, identification, and response measures.

Is Your Team Equipped to Spot and Respond to Neglect?

Neglect is often complex and requires local, context-specific understanding. The CSCP offers bespoke Child Neglect Training, designed using real case studies from Croydon safeguarding practice reviews.

This ensures professionals can:

• Recognise subtle signs of neglect in Croydon’s unique context.

• Apply local multi-agency procedures effectively.

• Take timely, evidence-based action to protect children. 

Read the news story: Child neglect concerns the number one reason for adults reaching out to our Helpline 

Croydon Neglect Strategy🔗Croydon Neglect Strategy & Child Wellbeing Tool

NSPCC Learning 🔗 Protecting children from neglect