Safeguarding
If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of our Safeguarding Team in person or via the school office: 01543 227225
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mr Alex Gilchrist
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mrs Victoria Farrah and Mrs Chloe Hunwick-Davy
Safeguarding Governor
Mr Josh Sutton
The school safeguarding policy can be found here
Most children enjoy generally safe and happy childhood experiences within their own family but unfortunately for some, this is not the case.
We all have a duty to protect children and this page will help you to access support if you are concerned that a child or young person is at risk of harm.
Worries you may have about a child...
Who can help?
Reporting a Concern
We all have a duty to protect children and young people from harm. If you have any concerns about a child or young person it is always best to share them.
If you think a child is in immediate danger, contact the police on 999.
Staffordshire Police:
Telephone: 101
In an emergency always call 999
If a child is not in immediate danger but at risk of harm, contact Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Team.
Staffordshire Children's Advice and Support Team:
Phone: 0300 111 8007
Open: Monday to Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm and Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Emergency Duty Service:
(Out of Hours Service- In an emergency, outside office hours please contact the Emergency Duty Service)
Telephone: 0345 604 2886
What will happen next?
Social workers will follow up every report where they believe a child may be at risk of harm. They will talk to other people who know the child and may be able to provide a clearer picture. This includes teachers, health visitors and members of the child's family.
After this several things could happen:
- No further action will be taken
- Help and support will be offered to the family
- An investigation will take place
Further Advice
Earliest help
Find family support providers on Staffordshire Connects.
The NSPCC is a registered charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK. On their website you can find advice on how you can keep children safe, where to go for help, and the latest news stories relating to child safety.
ONLINE SAFETY
Being online is an integral part of children and young people’s lives. Social media, online games, websites and apps can be accessed through mobile phones, computers, laptops and tablets – all of which form a part of children and young people’s online world.
The internet and online technology provides new opportunities for young people’s learning and growth, but it can also expose them to new types of risks.
E-safety should form a fundamental part of school's safeguarding and child protection measures.
Government guidance for schools across the UK highlights the importance of safeguarding children and young online.
> Read the key safeguarding legislation and guidance for schools in the UK
Click here to visit the NSPCC online safety guidance
Helplines, APPs and Websites to support parents and children
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Website |
Online chat |
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NetAware Parents’ guide to apps/games/ social media sites to help keep children safe |
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Shout Crisis text messenger service
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Text 85258 24/7 Free on most networks |
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https://www.giveusashout.org/get-help/ |
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Frank Honest information and advice about drugs and alcohol
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0300 1236600 Text 82111 confidential 24/7 |
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Drinkline Confidential information and advice for you or someone you are worried about |
0300 123 1110 Weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm free |
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CEOP Reporting online sexual abuse or content |
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Samaritans Free confidential support line for people who are feeling desperate |
116 123 |
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Pace Telephone support and secure online forum for parents of exploited children |
0113 240 5226 Office hours £ |
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https://paceuk.info/for-parents/ |
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SelfHarm UK Support with self-harm issues |
X |
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www.selfharm.co.uk |
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Money Advice Service Financial help and information |
0800 138 7777 Free |
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Step Change Debt support charity |
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Yes |
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Refuge Domestic abuse helpline and online support and information |
0808 2000 247 Free 24/7 |
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https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ |
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Young Minds Support for parents when young people suffer poor mental health |
Crisis text messenger |
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https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-survival-guide/
www.youngminds.org.uk |
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Recovery Support for drug and alcohol addiction
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0203 553 0324 Free callback available 24/7 |
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Yes |
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Adfam Support for families affected by drugs and alcohol |
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Stop Breathe Think Free Mindfulness app (pay version also available) |
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101 Non-emergency Police number. For emergencies DIAL 999 |
101
15p per call |
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111 Non- emergency health advice. For emergencies DIAL 999. |
111 Call if you are seriously worried about symptoms 24/7 free |
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Use website if your enquiry isn’t serious |
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Staffordshire Children’s Social Care |
0800 1313 126 |
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Phoenix Free resources for children and young people during COVID-19 restrictions |
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https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/covid-19 |
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Childline |
0800 1111 |
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www.childline.org.uk |
Yes |
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The Mix |
0808 8084994 |
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www.themix.org.uk |
Yes 4-11pm |
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Runaway Helpline |
116000 |
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www.missingpeople.org.uk/how-we-can-help/young-people/646-saysomething.html |
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Kooth |
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www.kooth.com
Mon – Fri 12pm – 10pm |
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Help at Hand |
0800 528 0731 |
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www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/help-at-hand |
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stopitnow! |
0800 1111 |
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www.childline.org.uk |
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B-eat |
0808 801 0711 |
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www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk |
Yes |
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Brook |
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www.brook.org.uk |
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Children’s Society |
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www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/the-advice-resource-vault/advice-for-children-age-13-17 |
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Calm Harm Free app to help |
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https://calmharm.co.uk/ |
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The Hideout |
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http://thehideout.org.uk/ |
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MeeTwo |
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https://www.meetwo.co.uk/ |
Yes |
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Fearless |
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https://www.fearless.org/en |
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