Safeguarding
Linked below will be many resources and bits of advice in regard to Safeguarding.
Exam Results - Help for students and parents struggling with the pressures of exam results
We know that receiving GCSE and A Level results can be an exciting time and for most this is the first step onto the next stage of their lives. However for some, receiving results can be a difficult and stressful time. There is lots of help and support out there if you or, if you're a parent that you can access to help your child.
Ofqual has published a guide and other resources to help students prepare for results day. This includes blogs. Please see the links below for these:
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/student-guide-to-exams-and-formal-assessments-in-2021-to-2022/student-guide-to-exams-and-formal-assessments-in-2021-to-2022
- https://ofqual.blog.gov.uk/2022/08/05/how-can-you-feel-prepared-for-results-day/?utm_source=17%20August%202022%20C19&utm_medium=Daily%20Email%20C19&utm_campaign=DfE%20C19
Young Minds has a range of resources available for the exam results period, including a parents’ helpline (0808 802 5544) and dedicated guidance for students feeling disappointed with their results.
Reporting online sexual abuse
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors by clicking on the image below
Childline
Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.
Telephone: 0800 1111
Report Abuse in Education NSPCC helpline
The NSPCC have launched a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have experienced abuse at school, and for worried adults and professionals that need support and guidance, including for non-recent abuse. Call the new NSPCC helpline, Report Abuse in Education on 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
SARAC
SARAC (Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre) is a charity based in Burton providing free confidential emotional support services, advice and information to local people affected by rape, sexual abuse and/or exploitation. Helpline: 01283 517185. Download the information poster here.
CATCH 22
CATCH 22 is an organisation that supports children and young people in unhealthy relationships, victims of child sexual exploitation and children missing from home. For Catch22’s Missing Service, call: 01782 237106, email: catch22cse@catch-22.org.uk or look at their website (https://www.catch-22.org.uk/services/stoke-staffordshire-cse-missing/ ). The leaflet below is a guide to support parents and carers “How to keep your child safe from going missing”. Please click on the image to access the leaflet.
Safeguarding Information For Guardians
| Edible Guardians Alert | Click here |
| Purple Drank Guardians Alert | Click here |
| Vape Liquid of unknown substances Guardians Alert | Click here |
| Coping Skills Shout | Click here |
| Summer Safety | Click here |
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County Lines Poster |
Click here |
| Twitch information | Click here |