Who Can I Talk To?

I am a child and I don’t feel safe

I am a child and I don’t feel safe

  • Speak with any adult at school, any time. We are all here to help you.
  • Speak with Mr Ross, Mr Jelf or Mrs Sutton at any time.
  • Speak with a trusted adult at home. 

Phone Childline on 0800 11 11 anytime day or night. They will help you and talk with you about your worries. The phone call is free.

NSPCC kids zone Childline | Childline

 

I am an adult and I am concerned about a child

If you are concerned about the treatment of a child outside of school, you can do one of these things:

  • Report it to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officers (Mr Ross, Mr Jelf or Mrs Sutton) by phoning the school on 01454 866522 or by e-mailing the school office
  • Contact South Gloucestershire’s Social Services Access and Response Team:
    01454 866000 ‐ Monday to Friday 9am ‐ 5pm
    01454 615165 ‐ Out of hours and at weekends
  • In an emergency, please ring 999

For further information, please go to South Gloucestershire’s website: www.southglos.gov.uk/safeguarding

I am concerned about the conduct of a member of staff

If you are concerned about how a child has been treated in school or are concerned that the conduct of a member of staff is inappropriate, you can do one of these things:

  • Speak to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Officers (Mr Ross, Mr Jelf or Mrs Sutton) by phoning the school on 01454 866522 or by e-mailing the school office
  • Speak to the Chair of Governors (Clare Bruford) by phoning the school on 01454 866522 or by e-mailing the school office
  • Phone the Local Authority’s Designated Officer on 01454 868508

I am concerned about an adult outside of school

If you are concerned about the safety or well-being of an adult (where children are not involved),  you can do one of these things:

  • Contact South Gloucestershire’s Adult Social Services:
    01454 868007- Monday to Friday 9am ‐ 5pm
    01454 615165 ‐ Out of hours and at weekends
  • Look at the following website for advice: southglos.gov.uk/safeguarding/adults
  • In an emergency, please ring 999

I am a parent and I worry about online safety

Safer Internet Centre

How to set up filters on your home internet to help prevent age inappropriate content being accessed:
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parental-controls-offered-by-your-home-internet-provider

If you are struggling, phone your own internet provider and they will be able to discuss the various safety features they have available.
https://saferinternet.org.uk/guide-and-resource/parents-and-carers

Common Sense Media

You can search Common Sense Media for guides on a variety of platforms, including how to set up parental controls on devices like Xbox one/iphone etc
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/online-safety

Open conversation is best when negotiating online safety with children and young people. Find guidance on these conversations here from the NSPCC
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/talking-child-online-safety/