Grove School

The telephone number for CHILDLINE is 0800 1111 or

https://www.childline.org.uk

Safeguarding information for parents

Whilst we operate a virtual school we remain committed to the highest standards in protecting and safeguarding our children and families.

Our Designated Senior Leads for Child Protection are on duty to safeguard children.

If you have a concern that a child is being harmed, is at risk of harm or you receive a disclosure please contact the school office on 0121 464 4669.

A member of administrative team will take your call. They will ask for your name and contact number. You will need to tell them you have a safeguarding concern They will inform a DSL who will then contact you.

If you would prefer to take advice from the Children’s Advice and Support Service (CASS) you can contact them. The number for CASS is 0121 303 1888.

Remember if a child is at imminent risk of significant and serious harm call 999.

If, as an adult, you do not feel safe you may need to make contact with organisations who may be able to help you.

Domestic Abuse information, guidance and resources.

In an emergency or if you feel yourself or your child are at risk of harm please call 999. Alternatively you can ask questions via the live chat here:

https://www.west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse

SafeLives have a leaflet to help people living with domestic abuse. Please visit SafeLives. https://safelives.org.uk

Websites

For families:

Birmingham City Council top 10 tips to help your children

• Surviving Economic Abuse have produced guidance on economic abuse while self-isolating as well as practical issues including benefits and sick pay. The guidance is updated regularly as the situation changes:

https://www.womensaid.org.uk
https://survivingeconomicabuse.org/resources

• If you need to secure your electronic devices or clear your browsing history after accessing support this site is useful and can also be translated into other languages

https://chayn.co./safety/

• Parenting Positively Coping with Domestic Abuse: booklet for parents of children between 6-12 can be found at:

https://www.tusla.ie/uploads/content/Parents_Domestic_Abuse_d4.pdf

Helplines

Women’s Aid:

https://chat.womensaid.org.uk/

NSPCC – confidential helpline:

0808 800 5000

The Hide Out:

https://thehideout.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline ( England)

A confidential 24-hour service run by Refuge. Call 0808 2000 247.