Make a referral about a child
In West Berkshire this goes to the Children's Single Point of Access (CSPA), formerly Contact Advice and Assessment Service (CAAS).
How to refer in West Berkshire
Out of hours: 01344 351999
Local safeguarding contacts › West Berkshire
Safeguarding contacts for schools in West Berkshire
Where a designated safeguarding lead in West Berkshire makes a referral, raises an allegation about a member of staff, and finds the local threshold document. Every link goes to the council’s or West Berkshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (previously part of Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership, shared with Reading and Wokingham)’s own pages.
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Allegations about staff: the LADO
For a concern that an adult working with children may have harmed a child or may pose a risk. When to contact the LADO
Threshold document
How West Berkshire describes levels of need, from universal services to child protection. What a threshold document is
West Berkshire Threshold Guidance (July 2026 (review March 2027))
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