Welcome to the safeguarding topic page. You will find a wealth of information, advice and help on specific safeguarding issues. Students are taught the language of safeguarding during the school day to ensure they recognise this with “keeping myself and my friends safe”.
Drug support, information & advice - Students
Drug support, information & advice - Parents
Fabricated or induced illness
Homelessness
Online safety - Student
National webpage:
Childline for free and confidential advice
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UK Safer Internet Centre to report and remove harmful online content
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CEOP for advice on making a report about online abuse
Online safety - Parental
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Childnet offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, and to find out where to get more help and support
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Commonsensemedia provides independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents
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Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying
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Internet Matters provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls, and practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
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How Can I Help My Child? Marie Collins Foundation – Sexual Abuse Online
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Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying
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London Grid for Learning provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online
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Stopitnow resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online)
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National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
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Talking to your child about online sexual harassment: A guide for parents – This is the Children’s Commissioner’s parental guide on talking to their children about online sexual harassment
Radicalisation
Mental health
Crime
Local services:
Devon & Cornwall Police
Local services:
Newton Abbot local Police
College support:
MHST