Other Safety Guidance
Keeping Children Safe – Help and Advice for Parents
Keeping children safe is a partnership between school, families and the wider community. There may be times when parents and carers would like further information or advice about a particular concern. The organisations below provide reliable guidance on a range of issues affecting children, including online safety, bullying, mental health and wellbeing, personal safety and abuse. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, please contact the emergency services on 999.
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NSPCC – Keeping Children Safe Online — An excellent starting point for parents. It includes advice about social media, gaming, phones, parental controls, inappropriate content, online wellbeing and how to talk to children about their online lives. NSPCC
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UK Safer Internet Centre – Parents and Carers — Practical, accessible advice about phones, tablets, games consoles, social media and other technology, alongside conversation starters to help parents talk to children about online safety. UK Safer Internet Centre
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CEOP Education – Parents and Carers — Particularly important for more serious online-safety concerns. CEOP, part of the National Crime Agency, provides information about online sexual abuse and exploitation as well as advice about protecting children online and routes for reporting concerns. CEOP Education
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NSPCC Talk PANTS — A particularly useful resource for primary-aged children. PANTS helps families have simple, age-appropriate conversations about children's bodies, boundaries, saying no and telling a trusted adult if something makes them worried or uncomfortable. NSPCC
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Anti-Bullying Alliance – Advice for Parents and Carers — Guidance for parents who are concerned that their child is experiencing bullying or online bullying, including how to talk to their child, preserve evidence, report concerns and work with school. Anti-Bullying Alliance
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NHS – Advice for Parents about Children's Mental Health — Trusted NHS guidance covering issues including anxiety, low mood, anger, bereavement, stress and talking to children about their feelings. nhs.uk
IChildline - Children can contact Childline confidentially on 0800 1111, and the NSPCC specifically directs children and young people there for support.
Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) KCSIE
Protecting Children From Radicalisation & Extremism
Dangers of Laundry Detergent for Children