Worried about a Child in the City?
Contact: 0207 3323621, children.duty@cityoflondon.gov.uk,
(Or) 0208 3562710 for the Emergency Duty Team (after 5pm)
London Safeguarding Partnership Threshold Document
A framework for professionals by the LSCP to assess and address varying levels of need in children, young people, and families, offering guidance on safeguarding, support, and intervention across health, education, abuse, social development, and other key areas.
The City of London Threshold Document
July 2025
The City of London Best Start Family Hub
The City of London’s Best Start Family Hub provides a network of support and services for children, young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 years with SEND), and their families. Offering the right support at the earliest stage to empower families to meet their potential.
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
For more information and practice guidance on how to make an early help or safeguarding referral and access to the City MASH referral form, click the button below
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Referral Form
For safeguarding professionals to make a referral within the City of London. Click the button below to download the form.
Child Abuse Concerns: Guide for Practitioners
Guidance to help practitioners identify the signs of child abuse and neglect and understand what action to take.