Standing Items

Safeguarding

Our safeguarding duties no longer stop at the school gates. The boundaries between in-school and out-of-school incidents are now blurred, as social media and technology give students 24/7 access to each other. Problems may be more pervasive now, but screenshots and chat logs have made them easier to evidence.

Creative Youth Network - Better Mental Health Services for Young People

Creative Youth Network are looking for 11 - 25s to help shape the provision of better mental health services for young people in Bristol.  Influential listeners will then actively collaborate with young people to implement the actions needed to improve young people’s lives.

Keeping Young People Safe Online

Raising Safe Surfers: A Guide to Protecting Kids Online is a free booklet that aims to educate and empower parents, caregivers, and educators to keep children safe while they navigate the digital world. The booklet addresses topics such as cyberbullying, online predators and internet addiction, providing practical strategies for parents to keep their kids safe online. The booklet can be obtained as a free Kindle eBook via Amazon here

Whisper

Whisper is an anonymous reporting tool for any member of our school community (students, parents, staff), or members of the public to have a safe way to disclose any issues or concerns in confidence.

The tool allows you to report your concerns without fearing consequences and allows the school to investigate the information that we receive. You can find out more about the tool here

The link to our Cotham School Whisper tool for reporting anonymously is here and can also be found on the school website under the 'Useful Links' section.

MYH and YoungMinds campaign 

Muslim Youth Helpline have launched a campaign in partnership with YoungMinds for faith-friendly support: Please follow the link to find out more - Mental health advice for young Muslims | YoungMinds