Resources to Support You
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NSPCC
Parents , carers and members of the public can contact the NSPCC helpline whenever they’re worried about a child by calling 0808 800 5000, emailing help@nspcc.org.uk, texting 88858* or contacting us online at nspcc.org.uk/ helpline. The helpline is free, available 24/7 and calls can be made anonymously. This service can also be used for general advice and guidance.
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PANTS - The Underwear Rules
Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they're upset or worried. Using age appropriate language, PANTS allows parents to have difficult conversations around sexual abuse without even mentioning the word ‘sex’.
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NSPCC
Net Aware is an online tool that informs parents about the social networks, apps and games that children might be using. They look at the frequency of inappropriate content, how robust and easy to find the privacy settings are, and why children like using the sites. They regularly update Net Aware with new apps, and parents can sign up to Net Aware newsletters to keep up with digital trends.
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Reporting A Concern
Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Mrs Helen Willcox.
Any concerns you have in relation to the welfare of a child should be reported to Mrs Helen Willcox (SENDCO and Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Emma Ponting (Pastoral Lead and Deputy Safeguarding Lead), Mrs Helen Rao (Deputy Headteacher and Deputy Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs Ruth Lee (Headteacher) at the earliest opportunity.
If you have a concern outside of school hours, please contact Swindon MASH (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub). They can be contacted on 01793 466903 (during normal office hours, 8.30am to 4.40pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30am to 4.00pm Friday)The Emergency Duty Service is available on 01793 436699.
If you are concerned a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the Police on 999.
The welfare and safeguarding of our children is paramount in all we do at Orchid Vale Primary School.