Safeguarding
The designated Safeguarding Leads at Squirrel Hayes First School are:
Mrs Erica Pickford Headteacher - Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Linda Oakes HLTA / Home School Link Worker - Deputy Safeguarding Lead
How to contact out designated Safeguarding Lead's if you have a concern about a child:
- Ask if they are available at the school office
- Call the school on 01782 973820
- Email the school office - office@squirrelhayes.staffs.sch.uk
- Use the 'Report an issue' button, which is found on our school website
Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibiliy and if anyone has a concern about a child they can contact us at school or phone First Response directly on 0800 1313 126.
Please click the below link to view our Safeguarding Policy:
Childline - Online, On the Phone, Anytime
Please click the below link to visit the child line web page:
Helplines, apps and websites to support parents
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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 |
https://www.giveusashout.org/get-help/ |
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IMAlive Online crisis messenger service (based in US)
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24/7 |
https://www.imalive.org/ |
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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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Phone
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Online chat
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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 |
On its way! Chat will be available soon. |
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Pace Telephone support and secure online forum for parents of exploited children |
0113 240 5226
Office hours
£ |
https://paceuk.info/for-parents/ |
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SelfHarm UK Support with self-harm issues
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X |
www.selfharm.co.uk |
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Money Advice Service Financial help and information
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0800 138 7777
Free
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Step Change Debt support charity
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Phone
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Online chat
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Refuge Domestic abuse helpline and online support and information
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Free
24/7 |
https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ |
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Young Minds Support for parents when young people suffer poor mental health |
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https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-survival-guide/ |
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Recovery Support for drug and alcohol addiction
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Free callback available
24/7
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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
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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 |
Use website if your enquiry isn’t serious |
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Stoke-on-Trent Children’s Social Care
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01782 235100
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Staffordshire Children’s Social Care |
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Free resources for children and young people during COVID-19 restrictions:
- https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/covid-19
And finally, some indoor activities for younger children available on these websites:
Do you need help how to stay safe online?
Has someone acted inappropriately towards you online, or to a child or young person you know?
Have you or someone you know been asked to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable or is someone being insistent on meeting up?
You can report it to The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) Please click the CEOP button located on the homepage.