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Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the end of the school year, we want to express our thanks for your continued dedication to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of our children.
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we are proud to work alongside you to ensure that every child feels safe, respected, and supported.
During the break, we encourage you to remain vigilant and to continue to prioritise the safety of children. If you have any concerns, please remember that you can contact me via Class Dojo or by email. You can also use the useful links below as a point of advice.
We wish you all a safe and restful holiday, and we look forward to continuing our partnership in the new term.
Mrs Campbell
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
NHS
NHS Support 111 option 2, now known as NHS 111 Mental Health, is a contact number for mental health crisis support. Its a single point of contact for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and provides access to trained mental health professionals. The service is available 24/7 and can be accessed by calling 111 and selecting the option for mental health crisis. Call 999 or attending A&E in the event of a mental health emergency:
- If the young person’s life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- Adults are concerned that they are unable to keep the young person safe.
CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services –provides advice and support to children, young people and families who are in need of support with their emotional wellbeing or mental health difficulties.
Alumina
Free, online 7 week course for young people aged 10-17 struggling with self-harm. Each course has up to 8 young people, accessing the sessions from their own devices across the UK. The courses take place on different evenings of the week and are run by friendly, trained counsellors and volunteer youth workers. Click HERE.
CALM HARM App
The app is free to download and was created to be used by young people who are self-harming. The app is designed to reduce the level of self-harm and even prevent an episode of self-harm by providing delay tactics when the young person has the urge. Click HERE.
Kooth
Online emotional wellbeing and mental health support service for young people aged 10-25. Click HERE
ChatHealth
NHS – messaging service, hear back within 24 hours from trained health professionals. Click HERE.
Childline
0800 1111 1-2-1 counsellor chat. Calming activities, games, videos and art box. Click HERE
Better U App
The app is a free, ad-free mental health support app created to help young people manage their well-being. Users can journal, create affirmations, and access self-help tools. Click HERE
Young Minds
Free Parents Helpline. Tips and advice for parents/carers and children for looking after their mental health. Crisis Messenger Service for young people to help with urgent issues such as : suicidal thoughts, abuse or assault, self-harm, bullying or relationship issues. Click HERE.
As we head into the summer break I know for some there is a feeling of apprehension. Please remember that you are not alone. There are many websites and phone numbers listed above for support with mental health and wellbeing.
A reminder that the family hubs can be called for any situation (from financial challenges to supporting with your child's behaviour along with many more) and they can help direct you to further support if needed. 01323 46 46 55 familyhubs@eastsussex.gov.uk
The foodbank at the Salvation Army in Ore is open on Tuesdays and you do not need me to refer you - just turn up.
If purchasing uniform is a problem then please message me and I will respond at the beginning of September to help prepare you for the new academic year ahead.
I wish you all a safe summer break and will be ready to support you again next year.
Mrs Tina Foster
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
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