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Report an incident at a school or college

Information for schools and college staff about when to call the police to an incident on their premises and how to report concerns about vulnerable children.


When an incident has occurred in which a crime has or may have been committed, the school or college will need to decide whether or not to involve the police.  

Many incidents can be dealt with and resolved internally and you should refer to your internal behaviour policies for guidance on how to deal with and record incidents.

Always record your decisions and the reasons for decisions and ensure parental cooperation is maintained throughout the process.

Safeguarding concerns

If a child is suffering or is likely to suffer from harm, make a referral to children’s social care immediately. Referrals should follow the local processes. You can also call 999 for emergencies.

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Concerns about vulnerable children

If you are in a profession such as a teacher or social worker, you may be exposed to certain situations which you feel the police should be aware of concerning vulnerable people.

If you believe a child is vulnerable or being exploited, you can provide information using our suspected vulnerable person form.

For guidance around what intelligence is, especially in the context of child sexual and/or criminal exploitation, read the Capturing and Reporting Intelligence advice (PDF) from the Children’s Society and National Police Chiefs’ Council.

Your information will help us determine the level of risk to the child and allow us to take the appropriate action.


Resources for teachers and educators

View our list of resources for teachers and educators designed to help support and protect young people.


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