Important contact numbers (including safeguarding)

Safeguarding

If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child contact:

Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

  • Daytime during the week - Phone: 01908 253169 and 01908 253170         
  • Email: children@milton-keynes.gov.uk
  • Out of hours evenings, weekends and bank holidays -Phone: 01908 265545 (Emergency Social Work Team)

If you are concerned about allegations against a member of staff in your provision contact:

Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) 

If you are concerned and require additional information on prevention of child abuse or want to report a concern contact:

National Society Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) 

If you are concerned about terrorism or want to report a concern contact:

Prevent Duty Referrals

If you have a concern about or a complaint about a childcare provider contact:

OFSTED

If you would like information on 2, 3, and 4 year old early education funding contact:

If you would like information on school admissions contact:

MKC wider team contacts

Intervention and Inclusion team

Contact:

Working together with children, young people, families and educational settings, enabling children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to enjoy and achieve in their learning whilst developing greater independence.

The team works across Milton Keynes supporting children and young people from 2-19 years old. The team consists of specialist teachers, inclusion and intervention workers.  

More information about the Intervention and Inclusion team.

MK Special Education Needs & Disabilities Service (SENDIAS)

Contact:

Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities as well as their parents. 

Looked After Children

Contact:

  • Katy Enser
  • Phone: 01908 253169 or 01908 253170

The care service provides stability and security to those children in care so that they achieve their full potential.  

Virtual School

Contact:

  • Katy Enser
  • Phone: 07825357739

The virtual school advocates for the children and young people who are looked after by Milton Keynes. We aim to ensure everyone reaches their full potential, with a sense of wellbeing and is equipped with skills for life.

Early Education Funding for three, four and eligible two year olds

Contact:

Early education and childcare funding provides up to 15 hours free funded childcare education for eligible two year olds and all three and four year olds. 

30 Hours Extended Entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds

Contact:

Eligible parents can apply for an additional 15 hours funded childcare, in addition to the universal 3 & 4 year old funding. 

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

Contact:

The EYPP is additional funding for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds receiving the free Early Education Funding (EEF). It aims to support providers to narrow the gap between the most and least advantaged children. An hourly rate of 68p per hour for each eligible child will be paid to the provider. 

Ethnic Minority Achievement (EMA)

Contact:

The EMA network team support schools, settings and communities in raising the aspirations and attainment of black and minority ethnic children and young people in Milton Keynes. 

Children and Family Centres

Contact:

  • Tina Price
  • Phone: 01908 253338

Children's and Family Centres offer support for families with children from 0 to 5 years, as well as expectant parents, in over 17 children centres throughout Milton Keynes. 

If you need information relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or have recently had an Ofsted inspection and become less than good please email customerservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk or call 01908 691691.