Childrens Emergency Duty Team (CEDT)

If you are worried that a child or young person is in immediate danger, call 999

The Children’s Emergency Duty Team (CEDT) provides out-of-hours social work support for children and families in Sutton.

CEDT also oversees Kingston-Upon-Thames, Merton and Richmond-Upon-Thames.

We respond to urgent child protection concerns that arise outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Our team works to ensure the safety and welfare of children and young people during emergency situations.

When to contact CEDT

You can contact CEDT if a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm and the situation cannot wait until the next working day.

You can contact us if:

• you are worried that a child is not safe
• a child has been left alone or abandoned
• a child or young person needs somewhere safe to stay
• there has been a breakdown in care or serious family crisis

What you will need to tell us:

• your name
• your address
• details of the child that you have concerns about
• information about the concerns you are having

Any details that you provide are held in the strictest of confidence and not disclosed to any party. This includes anyone connected to the child you have concerns about.

Our social work team will handle your report, make enquiries, and contact you again if necessary.

How we can help

We will listen carefully and act quickly if a child is at risk.

• We will make sure children are safe
• Give guidance and support in emergencies
• Work with the police, hospitals, or schools where needed
• Help arrange emergency care or transport
• Support families going through serious difficulties

If your concern can wait until the next working day contact the Sutton Children’s First Contact Service On 020 8770 6001, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

If you are unsure if you should make a report

You can contact the NSPCC for help if you are unsure whether to report your concerns. Call them on 0808 800 5000 to speak in confidence, or text anonymously to 88858

Contact Details

Out-of-Hours telephone : 020 8770 5000 (9)

Hours of Operation:

• Weekdays: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
• Weekends and Public Holidays: 24 hours