The following organisations and resources provide further information, advice and support.

Tackling Child Abuse

Government information about recognising the signs of child abuse and what to do if you are concerned about a child.

https://tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk/

Reporting Concerns About a Child in Sefton

Information about how to report concerns if you believe a child or young person may be at risk.

https://www.sefton.gov.uk/social-care/children-and-young-people/report-a-child-or-young-person-at-risk/information-for-professionals/

Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership

Local safeguarding policies, procedures, guidance and resources.

https://www.seftonscp.org.uk/scp/policy-and-guidance/information-for-schools

NSPCC – Speak Out. Stay Safe.

The NSPCC's safeguarding programme for primary schools, helping children understand abuse and know how to speak to a trusted adult.

https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services/speak-out-stay-safe

Keeping Children Safe in Education

The Department for Education's statutory safeguarding guidance for schools and colleges.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2

BullyBusters

Information and support for children, young people, parents and professionals about bullying.

https://www.bullybusters.org.uk/

Talking to Children About Terrorist Attacks

Guidance to support adults when talking to children and young people following terrorist attacks or other frightening events.

https://www.seftonscp.org.uk/assets/1/talking_to_children_about_terror_attacks.pdf

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Worried About a Child?

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

If you are worried about the safety or wellbeing of a child, please speak to Mrs Dowell, our Designated Safeguarding Lead, or one of our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads: Mrs Davies, Mrs Austin or Miss Durnin.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.