St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Learning to live out our calling with compassion and love.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Policy 2022/23
Designated Safeguarding Leads –
Mrs D Mellor (Headteacher)
Mrs J Ellerton (Assistant Headteacher - Inclusion/SEND
Mrs C Eaton (Primary Academy Manager)
Safeguarding Governor - Mrs Ellen Wainwright
Designated safeguarding leads can be contacted through the main school office on 01782 619685 or alternatively email office.stm@ctkcc.co.uk
If you think that a child or young person is in IMMEDIATE DANGER telephone 999
Safeguarding children is everybody’s responsibility.
Please see link to document Keeping Children Safe In Education 22
| Safeguarding Telephone numbers | 0830hrs-1700hrs Mon-Thurs & 0830hrs-1630hrs Friday |
| Staffordshire Advice and Support Service | 0300 111 8007 |
| Newcastle & Surrounding areas local support team | 01782 296290 |
| Safeguarding Referral Team | 01782 235100 (for children who reside in Stoke-on-Trent) 01782 234234 (outside of the above hours) |
| Stoke-on-Trent Local Support Team | 01782 232200 |
Helplines, apps and websites to support parents
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NetAware Parents’ guide to apps/games/ social media sites to help keep children safe |
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Shout Crisis text messenger service
| Text 85258
24/7
Free on most networks | https://www.giveusashout.org/get-help/ |
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IMAlive Online crisis messenger service (based in US) | 24/7 | https://www.imalive.org/ |
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Frank Honest information and advice about drugs and alcohol
| 0300 1236600
Text 82111 confidential
24/7 |
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Drinkline Confidential information and advice for you or someone you are worried about | 0300 123 1110
weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm
free |
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| Phone
| Website
| Online chat
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CEOP Reporting online sexual abuse or content |
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Samaritans Free confidential support line for people who are feeling desperate | 116 123 | On its way! Chat will be available soon. | |
Pace Telephone support and secure online forum for parents of exploited children | 0113 240 5226
Office hours
£ | https://paceuk.info/for-parents/ |
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SelfHarm UK Support with self-harm issues | X | www.selfharm.co.uk |
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Money Advice Service Financial help and information
| 0800 138 7777
Free
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Step Change Debt support charity |
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| Phone
| Website
| Online chat
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Refuge Domestic abuse helpline and online support and information |
Free
24/7 | https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ |
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Young Minds Support for parents when young people suffer poor mental health |
| https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-survival-guide/ |
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Recovery Support for drug and alcohol addiction
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Free callback available
24/7 |
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Adfam Support for families affected by drugs and alcohol |
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Stop Breathe Think Free Mindfulness app (pay version also available) |
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101 Non-emergency Police number. For emergencies DIAL 999 | 101
15p per call |
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111 Non- emergency health advice. For emergencies DIAL 999. | 111 Call if you are seriously worried about symptoms
24/7 free |
Use website if your enquiry isn’t serious |
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Stoke-on-Trent Children’s Social Care | 01782 235100
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Staffordshire Children’s Social Care |
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Free resources for children and young people during COVID-19 restrictions:
- https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/covid-19
And finally, some indoor activities for younger children available on these websites: