Safeguarding
Saint Paul’s Catholic High School is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and promoting a climate where children and adults will feel confident about sharing any concerns which they may have about their own safety or the well-being of others.
Report bullying online
CEOP Reporting
Safeguarding Team
Mrs Cropper
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Shields
Safeguarding – Medical
Mrs Keary
Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Mrs McGovern
Deputy Safeguarding Officer
Ms Parr
Safeguarding – Family Support Worker
The Key Safeguarding Hub
With children spending more time online, now is a good time to remind ourselves of the risks certain websites, apps and social media can pose, so that we are all aware of the steps we can take to protect our children.
Parents and carers, you now have access to a safeguarding hub that allows you to access interactive guidance on setting up parental controls on your child’s devices, as well as guidance on apps like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram and more.
Child Bereavement UK
are offering online support for young people, especially useful is their free app called “Grief Support”. The app has been created by a group of bereaved young people working directly with Child Bereavement UK.
It has been developed for 11-25-year-olds who have been bereaved of someone important to them. It can also be used by friends, teachers, parents, and professionals who would like to know how to support bereaved young people.
Victim Services & Helpline
Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
CAMHS
From NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Kooth
42nd Street
Shining a Light on Suicide
NHS Manchester
Mindfulness Relaxation Newsletter
Wellbeing Newsletter
Worries & Anxieties Newsletter
Guidance & Advice for Parents
Supporting Your Child With Eating Problems
Problems can start to emerge when a child or young person feels under pressure. They may lose their appetite; or they may turn to food for comfort and eat even when they are not hungry; their worries about food may be related to their size or body shape, or can be more about their emotions and self-esteem.
Supporting Your Child Who is Self Harming
As a parent, you might suspect that your child is self-harming. If you are worried, this information can help you identify the signs.
Supporting Your Child with Drugs & Alcohol
There are things you can do as a parent to help your child develop a healthy and informed relationship with alcohol and drugs. But if you think your child may be using alcohol or drugs to help them cope with difficult feelings or mental health issues, speak to your GP for professional advice.
Supporting Your Child with School Anxiety & Refusal
If your child is struggling at school, the important thing is to recognise that there’s a problem to be solved, and to work with your child and the school to find the right support as soon as you can.
Parent Support – Useful Advice and Support
We have lots of useful help, advice and support for parents – click
Wellbeing Advice & Support
Kooth is an online, mental health and wellbeing service for children and young people. They have shared a number of useful resources with us:
Guide to Kooth for parents and carers – click Guide_to_Kooth_for_parents_and_carers_2
Understanding and managing feelings of loneliness – click understanding and managing loneliness
Exam Results Day Support Guide – click Exam Results Day
Kooth’s guide to managing back to school or college anxiety – click Managing_Back_to_School_Anxiety_Support_Brochure
Free, safe and anonymous mental health support.- click Kooth_CYP_For_a_lighter_mind_flyer_
Supporting your child with anxiety
If your child seems anxious – for instance, they’re not their usual self – take time to understand what’s going on. You’ll then be in a better place to help them.
For help and support with this click here https://parentingsmart.place2be.org.uk/article/my-child-is-anxious
Mental Health Awareness
Staff and pupils at Saint Paul’s are supporting Mental Health Awareness Week – the theme this year is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control.
To access supportive and helpful resources click – mental-health-and-wellbeing-parents-and-carers-padlet
Injury Prevention for Parents/ Carers
This is a really useful selection of safety information offering advice, top tips and suggestions for parents and carers in the area of reducing unintentional injuries.
Click here for full details https://padlet.com/healthyschools/injury-prevention-for-parents-carers
Mental Health advice for young Muslims – A guide for young people
Young Minds have released a new resource page detailing the following:
Self-care for young Muslims
What are self-care and self-love?
Putting yourself first
Setting boundaries
Talking about your feelings
Getting professional help
Campaigning for change
Where to get further help
Click here to access the free resources online.
Cost of living support
Find out what support is available to help you and your family get through the cost-of-living crisis.
Let us know if you’re in financial difficulty
We know that many families are going through a tough time this winter and we want to do everything we can to help you and your child. If you’re struggling with your finances and would like a referral to a local foodbank, please get in touch with a member of the Safeguarding Team.
For full details have a look at our Cost-of-living Support Factsheet – click Cost-of-living support – parent factsheet
