Dear DPA Families and Friends,
We’ve made it! It has been so good to spend a whole year in school with you and your children.
As we head into the summer break, it may be that some children will be spending more time online. CEOP has some fantastic resources to help you to keep your children safe online. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/
Particularly, your child may enjoy:
4 - 7 years olds Jessie and Friends https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/4_7/
8 - 10 year olds Play, Like, Share https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/playlikeshare/
We return to school on Friday 2nd September and very much look forward to seeing you then. Why not aim for 100% attendance from the outset and make sure your child is in school every day?
Worried About a Child?
You can self-refer via
03000 41 11 11 (text relay 18001 03000 41 11 11) or email social.services@kent.gov.uk
Although this is the pathway that can take a concern to social services it also the way to access Kent’s ‘Early Help’ services which include support if:
you are worried about your child's behaviour
you are struggling to cope
you are worried about your family finances
your child is struggling to cope with bereavement
your child is being bullied
your child refuses to go to school or college
you or your child want to develop new friends and have new experiences
you are having difficulties with family relationships.
Please do not hesitate to make use of this service if you at all feel you need to.
If at any point you believe that a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you’re concerned that a child is being abused but is not in immediate danger you can contact the NSPCC or the Kent Children’s Services Team on 03000 41 11 11
Please take care and stay safe,
Mrs Haywood
Vice Principal and Designated Safeguarding Lead