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Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community

All children 2-18

If you feel upset, worried or unsure about anything, there is always someone you can talk to at the academy. You can also contact one of the organisations below for help, advice and support.

In an emergency, please call 999.

Internet Safety   

ThinkUKnow provides information and advice to help children and young people stay safe online. You can find useful tips on how to use the internet safely, along with support if something has happened.

Report online abuse: If you are worried about something harmful or dangerous happening online, you can report it through the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Safety Centre.

Dos and Don'ts:

  • Do not share private information on the internet.
  • If you are unsure, do check with a parent or carer before giving out information.
  • Do follow the same safety rules online as you would when walking down a street.
  • Never arrange a face-to-face meeting with someone you only know online.
  • Do not accept friend requests from people you do not know.

Cyberbullying is when one or more people use technology, such as mobile phones or the internet to tease, harass, threaten or embarrass another person.

Internet Watch Foundation

 The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) works to make the internet safer by identifying and removing child sexual abuse imagery online. It provides an anonymous reporting service.                    Report content & More Info

Mental Health, Support and Wellbeing

Childline can support you with many different problems, including feeling sad, anxious, angry, or scared, difficulties with your mental health, problems at school, bullying, or concerns about your health, education or living situation.

0800 11 11

YoungMinds work alongside CAHMS to provide support for young people facing mental health challenges.

 Shout 85258 is free, confidential 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who struggling. Text SHOUT to 85258.

Help If You Are Looking After Someone

If you are a young carer who spends time outside school looking after a family member. The Children's Society works with Carers Trust to support children and young people who care for others. TEL: 0300 303 7000

Violence at Home

Refuge provides information and advice for people experiencing abuse and difficulties in relationships.

NSPCC can support you if you are worries about abuse or harm at home.

Support for Those Affected by Alcohol 

NACOA provides free and confidential support, information and advice for anyone affected by someone'd drinking.

TEL: 0800 358 3456

Forced Marriage and FGM

The Forced Marriage Unit supports anyone who is worried about being forced into marriage. 

Support Line: 0207 008 0151 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) Outside these hours: 0207 008 1500 (Global Response Centre)

The Freedom Charity provides information and support.

Helpline: 0845 607 0133 Text: 4freedom to 88802

FGM is illegal and a form of abuse. NSPCC has a specialist helpline for anyone who is concerned about FGM.

TEL: 0800 028 3550 Email: fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk

If you believe a child is at an immediate risk of harm, call 999.

Pregnancy

Brook provides information and support for young people around pregnancy and sexual health.

Family Lives provides listening, information and support for parents and familes.

Helpline: 0808 800 2222 

Anti-trafficking

 STOPTHETRAFFIK is part of the wider Oasis family and works towards ending human trafficking and exploitation. It provides information about recognising the signs of trafficking.

Anti-radicalisation and Extremisim

PREVENT forms part of the Government's counter-terrorism strategy and aims to safeguard people and communities from the threat of terrorism and prevent people from becoming involved in or supporting terrorism.