St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School
Safeguarding for Parents
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is the responsibility of us all. We aim to support you in your role as parents/carers by providing you with information and contacts for areas of concern. Please know that we are here not just for the children in our school but also for their families. If you are worried or feel that you might need help please speak with your child's class teacher or a member of the Designated Safeguarding Team.
What to do if you are concerned about the welfare of a child
A child is in immediate danger. What should I do?
If a child is in immediate danger, do not hesitate to call 999 and report your concern to the police.
Are you concerned about the safety or welfare of a child?
You don’t need to know everything about the child before contacting Children’s Services. If you are concerned about the welfare of a child, it is important that you talk to someone about this.
Contact Children’s Services on 0300 555 1384
Working together can bring about help and support.
Early Help
Please watch the video below to find out more about Early Help.
Early Help is a multi-agency response to help identify and support children and families in need, helping them to access the right support services at the right time.
Referrals are made typically when concerns are raised by parents about a child’s behaviour or development, for example: sleep routines, getting your child to school, or risk-taking (typically in teenagers)
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Parents have concerns which they have been trying to cope with for a while or feel worried about, for example: health and well-being, school, friends, angry behaviours. It may be that you find it difficult to set boundaries that your child sticks to.
Early Help Services in Hampshire
The Family Support Service (FSS) coordinates the early help offering for Hampshire families with children and young people in need
The FSS supports and coordinates Hampshire service providers to ensure families can find the right help at the right time.
If you would like support then please speak to your child's class teacher. They will be happy to discuss and support you in this matter.
Family Support Service
For more information, visit: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/familysupportservice
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Helpline
The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women’s Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf.
0808 2000 247
http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/
The Men’s Advice Line
Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).
0808 801 0327
Rape Crisis
How to get help if you’ve experienced rape, child sexual abuse and/or any other kind of sexual violence and details of your nearest Rape Crisis services; information for friends, partners, family and other people supporting a sexual violence survivor; information about sexual violence for survivors, students, journalists and others.
0808 802 9999
Staying Safe Online
Hampshire County Council Guidance
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/safeguardingchildren/onlinesafety
Internet Matters
What issues could be affecting your children? Get to grips with what they may come across on the internet and how to get help if you need it. Find out what to do if you’re worried about anything you or your child has seen online.
http://www.internetmatters.org/
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place online. Unlike bullying in the real world, online bullying can follow the child wherever they go, via social networks, gaming and mobile phone.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/child-abuse-and-neglect/bullying-and-cyberbullying/
ThinkUknow
The latest information on the sites children and young people like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it.
ThinkUknow has launched #Liveskills; a package of resources focusing on live streaming. Live streaming is increasingly becoming one of the most popular online activities for children and young people. Apps such as Musical.ly, Live.me, Periscope and YouNow are all soaring in popularity, which has seen other well established apps such as Facebook adding live streaming functions.#LiveSkills explores the nuanced features of live streaming and the specific risks children and young people can face.
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/professionals/resources/live-streaming/
Childnet
A non-profit organisation working with others to help make the internet a great and safe place for children.
CEOP
Has someone acted inappropriately towards your child online? It may be sexual chat, being asked to do something that made them feel uncomfortable or someone being insistent on meeting up. You can report it to the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP).
Further Information and Support
Further information and support can also be found at the link below.