If a child is in immediate danger, dial 999.

School Support: Contact the School Safeguarding Team by calling the school office on 02476 490644 alternatively you can email spencer.s2@welearn365.com.

Griffin Schools Trust (GST): If contact with the School Safeguarding Team cannot be made, reports can be made directly to the GST via safeguarding@griffinschoolstrust.org or 0208 698 7049.

For Local Support, or if your concern is urgent during out of school hours please contact the Warwickshire Safeguarding Team:
01926 414144 (8:30 – 5:30 Mon – Thurs, 8:30 – 5:00 Fri)
01926 886922 (Out of Hours)

National Support: Call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 or email help@NSPCC.org.uk.

For pupils: If you are a child and need to talk, call Childline on 0800 1111.

Provides support and services to children and young people, parents and carers and professionals working with children.

Provides conversation starters to help you talk to your child about their digital life, including tailored advice for children with SEND.

Practical toolkits and specialised advice.

Information from The National Crime Agency on protecting children from online exploitation, with dedicated spaces for parents and carers and children of all ages.

Expert, easy-to-follow advice on everything from technical security (passwords and antivirus) to protecting your child from online risks.

Domestic Violence

We are proud to be an Operation Encompass school. This is a police and education early information-sharing partnership which ensures that our school is informed by the police, prior to the start of the next school day, if a child has been involved in or exposed to a domestic abuse incident.

This early warning allows us to provide immediate support to the child, whether that is a quiet word, breakfast in the canteen, or simply a little extra time and understanding from their teacher.

Refuge is a national domestic violence service that helps to support women, men and children experiencing domestic violence. If you live in Warwickshire you can call 0800 408 1552 to speak to a support worker. If you are not able to call, please email DVSW@refuge.org.uk.

Talk2Someone is a Warwickshire-based support service providing accessible resources on a wide range of issues including emotional abuse, financial abuse, tech abuse, physical violence, forced marriage, female genital mutilation, and “honour”-based abuse.

Delivering counselling & support services throughout Warwickshire. Working with victims, perpetrators, teenagers/young people, and younger children.

Prevent Duty

As part of our wider safeguarding responsibilities, we have a statutory duty to protect our children from the risk of radicalisation and extremist ideologies.

We deliver this through a broad and balanced curriculum that promotes Fundamental British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect.

We aim to build our pupils’ resilience to radicalisation by providing a safe space for them to debate and challenge ideas.

If you have a specific concern regarding radicalisation or extremist behavior, you can contact our Schools Safeguarding team or the Prevent Officer at Warwickshire County Council, Geoff Thomas, directly at geoffthomas@warwickshire.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can call the ACT Early Support Line on 0800 011 3764, in confidence, to share your concerns with our specially trained officers, available 24 hours every day.

A government-backed site providing practical advice and “conversation starters” for parents to help protect children from radicalisation and extremist influences.

A dedicated resource for families to learn the signs of radicalisation and find out how to share concerns in confidence to get a child help before they are led down a dangerous path.

A collection of partner agencies working collaboratively to address crime and safety priorities, and to provide support for victims and survivors of crime and disorder across Warwickshire.

As a registered Thrive school, we use a trauma-informed approach to support the emotional and social development of our pupils, helping them to build the resilience and self-esteem they need to flourish and engage fully in their learning.

A brilliant parent helpline and survival guide for managing child anxiety and behavior.

Provides expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health. Their Your Mind Plan tool offers a personalised action plan to help deal with stress and anxiety.

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for anyone who needs someone to listen without judgement. You can call them free on 116 123 if you are going through a tough time or are worried about someone else.

Practical tips to support children’s wellbeing and manage family stress.

A campaign led by the Royal Foundation that works to tackle the stigma around mental health and provides a wide range of resources to help families start positive conversations about wellbeing.

A specialist bereavement charity providing expert support, resources, and a dedicated helpline for children and young people who have lost a loved one, helping them to navigate their grief in a safe and understood way.

If you are facing financial hardship, the Trussell Trust can help you find your nearest foodbank.

During school holidays, the HAF programme provides free healthy food and enriching activities to children who receive benefits-related free school meals.

Essential advice for parents on establishing good sleep hygiene, the foundation of good mental health.

Equipping children and young people with the resources they need to embrace healthy eating and physical activity, ensuring they can enjoy the happiest, healthiest childhood possible.

Warwickshire’s Family Information Service (FIS): The central hub for Warwickshire families, offering a wealth of information on local childcare, holiday activities, and ‘Early Help’ services. This is the best place to find support tailored specifically to families living in our local community.

You can contact the team by email – fis@warwickshire.gov.uk, or phone – 0800 408 1558 or 01926 742 274.