SAFEGUARDING
IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
At Honley, we take safeguarding very seriously and are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their emotional and physical welfare. We expect all staff, parents, governors and visitors to share this commitment, and support our students and safeguarding team in creating a safe environment by remaining vigilant and placing the welfare of the child above all other concerns.
If you suspect a child is suffering abuse or neglect, or you are concerned for their emotional or physical wellbeing, you have a responsibility to act without delay and report your concerns to a member of the safeguarding team.
Mrs Halliday, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mr Hancock, Designated Safeguarding Officer are the main contacts for any safeguarding concerns. However, safeguarding worries can be reported to any member of the Safeguarding Team. They are contactable by email or by phoning the school on 01484 506484.
Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
Report it to a Child Protection Advisor at CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection)
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP) aims to keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online.
Parents, carers and children can report a concern about child sexual abuse or online exploitation to the CEOP Safety Centre.
ANY CHILD IN IMMEDIATE DANGER SHOULD ALWAYS CONTACT 999 FIRST.
You can report any concerns via the click CEOP image or click www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/.
USEFUL WEBSITES AND CONTACTS
If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact the NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
Call 0808 800 5000
Email help@nspcc.org.uk
It's not easy being a parent in the digital age.
Technology moves fast. Parentzone have tools and advice to help keep up.
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 85258.
FRANK is a website and national telephone helpline offering advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent/volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers.
Call: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Childline is a free helpline for children and young people. You can contact a trained counsellor at Childline by phone or online chat about anything. No problem is too big or too small.
Age range: Under 19
Call 0800 11111 or log in at www.childline.org.uk/get-support
If you are worried about a child contact the Duty & Advice Team on 01484 456848 during office hours
Email: KSCP.Admin@kirklees.gov.uk
Mental health services are free on the NHS.
To get urgent medical help, use the NHS 111 online service, or call 111 if you’re unable to get help online. Only available in mainland UK.
For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 for an ambulance
Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity, offering telephone, online and peer support, and lots of information and resources.
Helpline is open 365 days a year from 1pm – 9pm during the week, and 5pm–9pm on weekends and bank holidays. 0808 8010677
Kooth.com offers free, safe, anonymous online counselling with a qualified professional, discussion boards and a magazine.
Age range: 10-25 years
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 12.00pm-10.00pm and Sat-Sun 6.00pm–10.00pm
Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, Young Minds can help.
Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.00pm, free for mobiles and landlines)
You can access confidential emotional support at any time from Samaritans either by calling 116 123 or emailing jo@samaritans.org
The yOUTh Service works across all of Calderdale and Kirklees, providing support to LGBTQ+ young people, their parents and carers.
Services may include; one-to-one support, family support, LGBTQ+ Youth Groups, online and over-the-phone support