Atypical Education Safeguarding Information

Atypical Education fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support young people. We do this by;

• Ensuring we practise safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with young people
• Raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping young people with the skills to keep them safe
• Developing and then implementing procedures for identifying and reporting cases or suspected cases of abuse
• Supporting young people who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan
• Establishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop.

Designated Safeguarding Lead – Miss Emma Oxnam - 07471344408

Help and Advice

You can contact the NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free—call 0808 800 5000 or contact the contact NSPCC online.  

Children can contact Childline on 0800 1111 at any time to get support. Support is available Monday through Friday from 7.30 am to 3.30pm and on Saturdays and Sundays between 9am and 3.30am.    

Online Safety  

Thinkuknow – education programme from NCA-CECIP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline   

CEOP – offers advice on making a report about online abuse.  Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online   

Eating Disorders

BEAT Provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat eating disorders. Visit www.b-eat.co.uk for more information or contact their youthline (under 18s) 0808 801 0711 or their student line (all students) 0808 801 0811.   

Gender Issues.  

Mermaids.  This organisation work to reduce isolation and loneliness for parents and young people dealing with gender issues. Visit https://mermaidsuk.org.uk/ more information.

Stonewall.  A charity which provides information and support for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies. Visit www.stonewall.org.uk for more information.   

Selfharm

SelfharmUK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what’s going on in your life. Visit www.selfharm.co.uk for more information. 

Information about self-harm: https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/self-harm/

Sexual Health and Wellbeing  

Brook.  Free & confidential sexual health & well-being service. Visit https://www.brook.org.uk for more information.   

National Support Networks   

Mind – https://www.mind.org.uk/  ‘Mind’ provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.    

Samaritans.  This organisation offers confidential emotional support for anyone in the UK and Ireland. The service is available 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Visit https://www.samaritans.org/ for more information.  Call free any time on 116 123 or email at jo@samaritans.org (response time 24 hours)   

Sane is a leading UK mental health charity improving quality of life for anyone affected by mental illness – including family friends and carers. The support hotline is available after school 4.30pm-10.30pm. Visit http://www.sane.org.uk/ for more information.   

SHOUT for support in a crisis – This is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.     

Text Shout to 85258. Visit https://www.giveusashout.org/ for more information.   

Students Against Depression offers information and resources validated by health professionals, alongside tips and advice from students who have experienced it all themselves.  http://studentsagainstdepression.org/ tailored to individual needs.