About us

The Stockport Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) consists of 3 statutory partners:

Stockport Council
Greater Manchester Police
NHS Greater Manchester

Child abuse or neglect

Do not ignore it.

If the child is at immediate risk of harm call the police on 999.

All professional referrals should be completed through the online Multi-Agency Safeguarding and Support Hub (MASSH) forms. However if it's your professional judgement that the MASSH require this information immediately as the child has suffered significant harm or is at risk of immediate harm you should call 0161 217 6028, Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm and select option 1. For out of hours emergencies call us on 0161 718 2118.

Our vision

To work in partnership to support and safeguard the people of Stockport to enable them to live safe, healthy and, where possible, independent lives. Our arrangements seek to promote the safety and welfare of all children in Stockport, in addition to continuing to lead in the well-established area of child protection for those who are vulnerable.

Our priorities 2023 to 2026

Priority 1: Improve partnership working and information sharing
Priority 2: Effective transitions from childhood to adulthood
Priority 3: Understanding complex trauma and assessing risk
Priority 4: Working with men
Priority 5: Working with adults to manage risk effectively and make safeguarding personal