DSL availability during the school summer closure period

During the school holidays, the safeguarding team only monitors their email address periodically. If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. For other serious or urgent issues, contact children's services, for the area in which you live (Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham) directly as follows:

• Reading: 0118 937 3641
• West Berkshire: 01635 503090
• Wokingham: 0118 974 6105

Children and young people can contact Childline free and confidentially on 0800 1111.

Parents and carers can contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000. 

If a child or young person is struggling with their mental health, they can text ‘YM’ to 85258 for free, 24/7 crisis support. Parents wanting advice can also contact the YoungMinds Parents Helpline on 0808 802 5544. 

[NOTE The number for parents to call the local authority can be found in this database here: https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse-to-local-council]