Families - need help?

Introduction

As you know, we are here to help our families as much as we can.  The door is always open, so please feel free to call in, someone is always available to speak to.

We hope that we have provided information in this section that will help you find assistance from other agencies, should you need it.

 

Support for Parents, Carers and Children

There are many websites that will offer a wide variety of Safeguarding information. These might help as a starting point but please do ask us - we have many more specific places that we can signpost you to:

parentinfo - this is a highly recommended website for anyone who requires help, support and advice from leading experts and organisations.

NSPCC - Resources which help adults respond to children disclosing abuse.

Barnardo's - UK charity caring for and supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people through their range of services.

Victim Support - Supporting children and young people who have been affected by crime. Also provides support to parents and professionals who work with children and young people – regardless of whether a crime has been reported or how long ago it was.

The Survivors Trust- UK-wide national umbrella agency with resources and support dedicated to survivors of rape, sexual violence and child sex abuse.

Let’s Talk About It -  provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation.


NCA CEOP Thinkuknow advice for parents: - Advice/resources on how to approach and deal with concerns about what children may be doing online including advice about how to help challenge harmful sexual attitudes and how to start a conversation to support positive sexual behaviour


Childnet: Advice for parents and carers to keep children safe online - Advice and resources to help parents and carers keep children safe online.


How Can I Help My Child? - Marie Collins Foundation – Sexual Abuse Online


Parentsafe - London Grid for Learning - Detailed advice/resources covering various issues such as online safety, apps, and how to report concerns.


Parentzone - Provides expert information and resources to help make the internet work for families.