Safeguarding and E-Safety
Mrs R Gilbert is the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Deputy Head Teacher)
Mr D Hardy – Headmaster
Mrs. T Gibson – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs. N Jelley – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs. S George – Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
At Sir Robert Pattinson Academy we continue to take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Designated Safeguarding Leaders can be contacted via telephone during school hours or via email out of hours. Should there be issues that children wish to access support about, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safeguarding leads can be contacted at 01522 882020 or via email at safeguarding@srpa.co.uk
Alternatively, if you believe that a child or adult may be a victim of neglect, abuse or cruelty call:
Children’s safeguarding – 01522 782111 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm)
Adults’ safeguarding – 01522 782155 (Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm)
or 01522 782333 (outside office hours)
You do not need to know everything about the situation. You may just be worried or feel that something is not right.
If you believe that a crime has been committed and there is an immediate risk of danger, call the police on 999 or 112.
If there is no immediate danger, call the police on 101.
People who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired can use the police type talk service on:01522 558263 or, 01522 558140 or, 07761 911287
If you have a concern about domestic abuse, call EDAN Lincs on 01522 510041.
Attached is a list of support organisations to help with a variety of issues, some of which parents and carers may find useful.
The NSPCC offer some sound advice for parents on how to support a young person struggling with any situation.
LADO – lscp_lado@lincolnshire.gov.uk 01522 554674
The NSPCC site also offers help with
- Getting mental health support for your child
- Speak to their GP
- Talk to your child about Childline
- Get help from your child’s school
- Ask about a referral to CAMHS
With an increased focus on online activities young people may also need support with E-safety, we have a range of resources collated on this Safeguarding and E-Safety page.
It is a difficult time for everyone and we are here to support you and our students.
The Governors of Sir Robert Pattinson Academy have adopted the following Child Protection Policy and Procedures.
To view our safeguarding policies please refer to our policies page here.
Operation Encompass
LGBTQ+ Support & Guidance Information
Ministry of Defence – Guide for Parents of LGBT+ Children
Information for family and friends with a gay, lesbian or bisexual member
Information for family and friends with a transgender member
So you think your child is gay
Free 2B Alliance – Guide for parents of Trans Children
Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment Support & Guidance Information
External Links
Self-harm Support & Guidance Information
Supporting someone who feels Suicidal
Supporting Children & Young People who Self-harm
Helpful Links
www.kooth.com (Safe, anonymous support/counselling)
www.themix.org.uk (Support for under 25s either via the telephone, 1-to-1 chat or crisis messenger)
www.giveusashout.org (Confidential text service for people who are struggling)
www.youngminds.org.uk (Useful advice for parents/young people regarding mental health and wellbeing)
Cyber Safety – Useful Websites
Safe Searching
www.safekids.com
www.netnanny.com
Internet matters.org is a parents’ guide which gives social media tips for parents. the guide has handy tips to help you have open and honest conversations with them about using social media, from posting selfies to chatting and online gaming.
Net Aware is a parents’ guide to the social networks children and young people use. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in today’s digital world.
O2 NSPCC Net Aware – UK Safer Internet Centre
Sites for parents with advice about all the technology including advice on smartphones, gaming devices, internet enabling devices for example ipods, ipads. Also how to set Parental controls and general safety tips for safer internet use.
www.saferinternet.org.uk
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
www.childnet.com
CEOP RESOURCE: NUDE SELFIES: What Parents and Carers Need to Know (is this link right on live site?)
Sites for Children and Young People
Online Safety Parent Guides
10 Top Tips: Remote Education for Parents and Carers
10 Tips to Keep Your Children Safe Online
12 Social Media Safety Tips
7 Conversation Topics
Facebook Messenger Parent Guide
Family Learning Leaflet
FIFA Parent Guide
Fortnite Parent Guide
Instagram Parent Guide
Live Streaming Parent Guide
Mental Health Social Media Guide
Minecraft Parent Guide
Tumblr Parent Guide
Youtube Parent Guide
Playstation Network Parent Guide
Reddit Parent Guide
Roblox Parent Guide
Screen Addiction Parent Guide
Sexting Parent Guide
Snapchat Parent Guide
Steam Parent Guide
Tinder Parent Guide
Twitter Parent Guide
VPN Online Safety Guide
Online Bullying Guide
WhatsApp Parent Guide
Xbox Live Parent Guide
YOLO Parent Guide
Blocking and Reporting Guide
Online Safety Directory for Parents & Carers
Downloads
‘Whats the Problem? A guide for parents of children and young people who have got into trouble online’
This 32 page booklet (Found here) covers some of the issues which parents may struggle with, when dealing with the children and young people regarding online safety. Using clear and simple language, it explains what the issues are and gives straight forward advice, signposting to other websites and also directing parents to various helplines.
The final part of the booklets helps the parents complete a ‘family safety plan’ looking at staying safe as a family.
Provider Lucy Faithful Foundation