Ryecroft Safeguarding Team
For any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, please contact the school directly.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Mrs Grattage
Deputy DSLs: Mrs Martin, Mrs Oliver, Mrs Harris and Mr Hughes
Staffordshire Family Hubs
Family Hubs provide advice, support, activities and services for families, including parenting support, wellbeing services, SEND support and family guidance.
https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/family-hubs
Staffordshire Early Help
Support for children, young people and families when additional help may be needed. Early Help aims to provide support as soon as concerns arise, helping to prevent problems from escalating.
Staffordshire Connects
A directory of local services, support groups, activities and advice available across Staffordshire for children, young people and families.
https://www.staffordshireconnects.info
Childline
Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people, offering support with any worry or concern, including bullying, mental health, family difficulties, abuse or staying safe online.
Call - 0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk
ThinkUKnow
ThinkUKnow is the UK’s online safety education programme, created by the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Education team. It provides practical advice, resources and guidance for children, parents and carers to help them stay safe online.
CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
CEOP is part of the National Crime Agency and helps keep children safe from online abuse, exploitation and inappropriate contact. Parents and carers can access advice and report concerns directly through the CEOP Safety Centre.
https://www.ceop.police.uk
Report a concern: https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
YoungMinds
YoungMinds is a leading children's mental health charity offering advice, practical guidance and support for young people, parents and carers.
Immediate Safeguarding Concerns
If you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm, contact:
Police Emergency: Call - 999
Staffordshire Families Integrated Front Door (SFIFD): Call - 0300 111 8033 (Office Hours)
Emergency Duty Service: Call - 0345 604 2886 (Out of Hours)
For further information: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families
IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT A CHILD, PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL TAKE ACTION.
SHARING A CONCERN COULD MAKE A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE TO A CHILD'S SAFETY AND WELLBEING.
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