Visit the NCL Child Safeguarding topic page for regional/national information and resources, and for details of the Barnet safeguarding professionals.

The Barnet Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the first point of entry for referrals about children and young people made by professionals, families and the public.

Co-located within the MASH is a partnership of professionals from a range of agencies, including the police, health, education, children's social care, children's early help, substance misuse, housing, probation and domestic violence services.

The professionals work together to share and analyse information held on multiple client data systems to build a picture of the child's history, current circumstances, support systems, needs and risks. This ensures that proportionate and timely decisions can be made about the type and level of services children need to safeguard their welfare, meet their needs and improve their outcomes.

See also Child Safeguarding Resources (Barnet).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• children aged 18 and younger.

How to Refer