Safeguarding information for children

If you ever have any worries about how you’re feeling, bullying or staying safe online please use the button below to TELL US.

Remember the ‘trusted adults’ in your life – whether that’s a parent, grandparent, other family member, or a member of staff here at school. They are always available to offer help, advice, and support. Remember the ‘Helping Hand’ exercises you have completed in your PSHE and RP lessons, which highlighted key people you can turn to when you need support.

TELL US

Organisations and charities that can offer help

Contact Childline

Childline - Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us: by calling; by email; through 1-2-1 counsellor chat.

You can call them on : 0800 11 11

CHILDLINE WEBSITE

Chat Health - A confidential text service for 11-19 year olds to ask health questions. Available Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm, excluding bank holidays.

They will talk to anyone over the age of 11 about a range of issues including: sexual health, emotional health and wellbeing such as exam anxiety or self-harming, family dynamics such as parental separation, bullying, healthy eating and general health.

You can text the 'Chat Health' service on: 07520 619 750

CHAT HEALTH WEBSITE

CHAT HEALTH VIDEO

Mindmate - Life can be challenging. Family life, friends, school, work and many other things can leave you feeling stressed, sad, lonely or worried. The most important thing to remember is you’re not alone and looking for advice and support is exactly the right thing to do.

Mindmate Website

Young Minds - are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

Young Minds Website

Staying Safe Online

The internet is a fantastic place to learn, play and stay connected. It is important that we all know how to stay safe online and what to do if something doesn't feel right.

Core Internet Safety Rules for Kids:

Keep It Private: Never give out a real name, phone number, location, or school name in chat rooms or gaming profiles.
Protect Passwords: Passwords should only be shared with parents, never with friends or strangers.
Think Before You Click: Avoid opening unknown emails, clicking suspicious links, or downloading files without permission to prevent viruses.
No Real-Life Meetups: Never agree to meet anyone in person who was only met through the internet or online games.
Report Bullying and Scams: Advise children to block users who are mean or send inappropriate messages, and to tell a trusted adult immediately.
Kind words: only use kind words online
Speak Up: Tell a trusted adult if something worries you online - use our TELL US button at the top of this page if you want to share your worries with school.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Here you will find films, storybooks and other fun sites, with plenty of information to help you enjoy your time online and stay safe on the internet.

Childnet offers help, advice and resources for 4–11 year olds

https://www.childnet.com/young-people/4-11-year-olds/

The Adventures of Smartie the Penguin is a series of six stories for 3 to 7 year olds to help explore life online and understand how and when to ask for help. https://www.childnet.com/resources/smartie-the-penguin/

5 fantastic cartoons to illustrate e-safety SMART rules for 7 to 11 year olds. https://www.childnet.com/resources/the-adventures-of-kara-winston-and-the-smart-crew/

THINK U KNOW CEOP:

Thinkuknow is the national online safety education programme from CEOP, the online child protection command of the National Crime Agency. Use the links to find the right page for your age range:

https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/4_7/