Support Services for Safeguarding Children

20th Mar 2020

Safeguarding Children

Dear Parent(s)

Please find a list of Support Services available to families should you need them during the school closure. I wish you and your children good health and well-being during this time of uncertainty. If you need any pastoral support or advice, you can email me at the address below and I will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible.

Take care of each other and keep yourselves safe.

Best wishes

Mrs Marie McSheffrey

Vice Principal and Designated Teacher for Child Protection

mmcsheffrey735@c2kni.net

Who can Help?	What Do They Do?	What Topics Can They Help With?	How Can They be Contacted?
Lifeline	Crisis response line for people in distress.	Depression Mental health Textphone users (for deaf and hard of hearing)	08088008000 18001 0808808800
Childline	Childline provides support and guidance on multiple topics including:	Bullying You and your body Home and Family Relationships School	0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk 1-2-1 counsellor chat
NSPCC	Advice on safeguarding and child protection issues and somewhere to report concerns. Web support	Safeguarding Child abuse Child protection	08088005000 www.there4me.com
Frank	Confidential advice on drugs.	Alcohol Drugs	03001236600
SIMON Community	Support for individuals and families who are at risk of becoming homeless.	Homelessness Housing	08001712222
Domestic and Sexual Violence Helpline	Advice for anyone affected by domestic and sexual violence.	Domestic violence Sexual violence	0808021414
The Migrant Centre NI	Financial Health and Well-being.		07769903471
The HideOut	Web space to help children and young people understand domestic abuse and how to take positive action.	Domestic Violence	www.thehideout.org.uk
Family Support NI	Website to access support in your area for a wide range of issues.		www.familysupportni.gov.uk

Gateway 71314090 (Social Services)