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Staying safe outside of school
Tips for staying safe when you are leaving school
Don't carry unnecessary valuables
Make your way home as quickly as possible after school
Travel home in small groups if possible
If it is dark by the time you leave school avoid walking in unlit areas, where not many people usually walk, such as alleys or parks
If you feel you are in danger, return to school immediately or seek help at the nearest shop/cafe
When you get to school - tell a trusted adult
Tips for staying safe when you are out with friends
If you are going out, make sure you stay safe and tell someone where you are going.
Be careful if you're on a bike
Keep your phone with you at all times
Don't take anything off someone you don't know
Don't meet up with or go anywhere with strangers - make sure you know everyone in your group.
Tips for if you feel unsafe at home
In an emergency situation CALL 999
If you can go somewhere safe eg a friend’s house or to another relative
Call Childline on 0800 11 11
These organisations can help
> https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/abuse-safety/
> https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/abuse/
> https://www.runawayhelpline.org.uk
When you get into school tell a trusted adult. We can help you!
Tips for staying safe online
Keep your usernames and passwords safe and private
If you are online and feel threatened - take screenshots of the abuse if you can
Report the abuse either on the online platform that you are on or through CEOPS https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
When you get to school, tell a trusted adult.
Just because you may not be in school we still want you to stay safe.
If you need support at anytime you can email
safeguarding@fourdwellingsacademy.org OR
jallen@fourdwellingsacademy.org
There are also outside agencies that you can get in touch with:
For any worries you might have - Childline - 0800 11 11 or https://www.childline.org.uk/
If you are struggling with your mental health - https://giveusashout.org/ or text 85258
If you or someone you know is in danger - call 999
Some crimes can also be reported online - https://www.police.uk/pu/contact-us/
If you are worried about how you are being treated online - CEOPS https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre
This section is for any pupils seeking to access health information and young people who find it hard to ask for help.
At Four Dwellings our 'Pastoral Care' is excellent, there are many people in school you can to talk and you can also access this site which has all the information you will need.
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/
https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/
General Advice
It is well known that looking after your body also helps your brain. However, we believe that health goes further than this. A healthy person knows how to deal with stress, is self aware about personal safety and has a responsible attitude to drugs, sexual health and emotional well being.
Bereavement:
Child bereavement http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/children-bereavement.aspx
Bereavement http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/coping-with-bereavement.aspx.
Losing someone life story.http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bereavement/Pages/sarah-phillips-bereavement-story.aspx
Emotional Health
As well as looking after your body it is equally important to keep your mind in shape. Mental and physical well being are two halves of a whole, you cannot have one if the other is being neglected.
Remember there are people in school who are willing to talk and give advice in these areas.
Useful Links
Protecting a child's privacy online
Healthy Body
Knowing about your body and how to keep it healthy is an important element to being a successful student.
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Relationships
The school sets out with the goal of encouraging marriage, believing that the ideal of children being nurtured for life by two loving parents in a happy environment is worth pursuing. The school recognises, however that the ideal is not always possible for all sorts of reasons. It does nevertheless believe that the interest of the children in its care are always paramount. We and other agencies will support children who, many times through no fault of their own, find themselves in need of counselling, advice and emotional guidance.
Useful Links
National Step Families Association
Healthy Eating
This is a main theme of life. We believe healthy eating is linked to successful learning. This section of the site helps you make informed decisions about your eating habits.
Useful Links
Personal Safety
Personal safety is about the responsibility you have to take for your own safety, whether that’s travelling to and from school, or when you’re out and about with friends. Make sure you stay with friends, you keep in touch with parents and you are where you say you’re going to be. Think about your safety on the internet too. Stay safe.
Useful Links
Drugs Advice
At Four Dwellings we are strongly opposed to the misuse of all kinds of drugs by the school community. However, we recognise that many drugs, including tobacco and alcohol are increasingly available to young people. The websites listed here explain the dangers and risks of drugs that we all need to be aware of.
Useful Links:
Talk to frank: http://www.talktofrank.com/?&gclid=CJehuJGM77MCFW_KtAodyVoAAw
Hope UK: http://www.hopeuk.org/
Drink aware: http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
NHS Smokefree: http://smokefree.nhs.uk/
Drug free world: http://www.drugfreeworld.org/
Safeguarding
Get safe online: http://www.getsafeonline.org/
Think u know: http://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/.
Internet Safety: https://www.ceop.police.uk
Mental health:
Don’t call me crazy BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01b86w5
Depression http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/8784_depression_the_enemy_within
OCD http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23412085
Mental wellbeing http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/improve-mental-wellbeing.aspx -
Anxiety http://www.mind.org.uk/blog/8509_when_anxiety_kicks_in
Young minds http://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Abuse and Bullying
Abuse can take many forms. It can be verbal, physical or sexual. It is never ‘normal’. It is never the victim’s fault. Abuse and bullying in any form is serious, and no-one of any age should suffer it. If you are being abused or bullied there are people to help and protect you. If you think you know of someone who is being abused or bullied there are Staff or Prefects in school you can ask advice from.
Self harm
Mind http://www.mind.org.uk/mental_health_a-z/8006_self-harm
Harmless: http://www.harmless.org.uk/
Report abuse