MASSH
Contacting Them
Safeguarding is very important for everyone involved. This means that everyone has the responsibility to report any concerns that they may have about a child or an adult.
It is very important to report these concerns to MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub). You can do this by phoning them: 0345 155 1071 or by emailing them: mashsecure@devon.gov.uk.
About MASSH
MASSH is the main safeguarding hub for all safeguarding and child protection as a resource for protection enquiries and referrals. They ensure that early intervention is taken for as soon as they are given the referral. They will take it upon them to assess the enquiry and work to prevent further harm and risk to welfare.
The MASSH team is built up of a range of professionals from different groups of agencies, such as the police, domestic abuse service, health, mental health, education, early years and social care services. As a group, they will review the cases and work out how to best support the families and meet the child's needs.
The benefits of the multi agency approach is that it has proven to provide more effective and earlier intervention to support children in vulnerable positions.
MASSH 4 Key Principles
- Children are best brought up in families, with local support when needed.
- We support families to find their own solutions, building on strengths and finding solutions to whatever difficulties they are confronting to be resilient, improve family life and increase opportunities for their children.
- Children who need protection will receive it; wherever possible, early help will prevent the need for statutory intervention in family life.
- Timely permanent arrangements will be secured for children who can’t be brought up in their birth family.
Other Contact Information
Devon County Council
Devon County Council runs a specific Early Years and Childcare service which work as a team to ensure that high quality childcare is available in Devon. They are available for you to contact if you have any queries or concerns regarding childcare.
- Email Address: eycs@devon.gov.uk
Ofsted
Ofsted prioritises the safety and welfare of children within the education and childcare sector. They will inspect education and childcare services, to ensure that everything is running correctly. They are available to contact for enquiries and concerns.
- Phone Number: 0300 123 4666
- Email Address: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk