Keeping young people safe

´It is never your decision alone how to respond to concerns. It is however, always your responsibility to share concerns, no matter how small´

Designated Safeguarding Leads​

	Lead DSL Mr L Wilson Assistant Head		Deputy DSL Mrs H Ashton-Braithwaite Assistant Head
Other members of staff who can assist with any safeguarding concerns are: Mr M Dixon Mrs L Greenwood Mr J English Mrs G Dickinson Miss V Green

Where can your child get help at HHS?

Keeping Children Safe Online (for parents) (NSPCC)

The NSPCC have drawn together lots of advice for parents, including Being Share Aware, MineCraft Safety Advice, and how to stay safe using apps. The information can be found here:

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/partners/nspcc-o2-online-safety-partnership/

Parents' Online Safety Helpline (NSPCC)

Parents can also contact the free NSPCC Online Safety Helpline with questions about parental controls or concerns about a social network their children are using on 0808 8005002

www.parentsprotect.co.uk

Advice to help around child sexual abuse and signposts to other help lines.

www.stopitnow.co.uk

Child sexual abuse – concerns about behaviour child or adult and professional advice site

www.paceuk.info

• For parents
• Parents against child exploitation – support network/groups for parents

www.thinkuknow.co.uk

• Internet safety for you people – cartoons to use with young people
• Advice to parents and carers

NSPCC

• Younger children – pants campaign – underwear rule
• Online safety – various videos and advice for young people
• Share Aware – resources for schools and teachers

www.familylives.org.uk

Online parenting support and advice – online chat, helpline 0808 800 2222 and parenting classes

www.cafcass.gov.uk

• Information around parental separation for children and their parents.
• Information about court process
• Parenting plan to help work out child care arrangements and disputes
• Separated parents information programme helping to understand how to put children first when you separate

Disrespect Nobody

https://www.disrespectnobody.co.uk/

Working Hours for Students Guidance

https://www.gov.uk/child-employment/restrictions-on-child-employment

https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/consumer/consumer-threat-notices/10-tips-stay-safe-online

Minecraft

Minecraft is played by millions of children around the world, who can use their imagination to build three-dimensional worlds with virtual building blocks in a digital, pixelated landscape. The risks that parents need to be aware of with this game include cyberbullying, "griefing", online grooming, and susceptibility to viruses and malware. 

This guide aims to give parents and teachers practical tips on how to ensure this game can be enjoyed safely.

Please find a free guide here: https://twitter.com/natonlinesafety/status/1011992663002963969

Staying Safe on Facebook

https://parentinfo.org/article/staying-safe-on-facebook-secret-conversations-a-parent-s-guide?utm_source=Parent%20Info&utm_campaign=b7cb7032e7-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_30_09_38&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4e4e392328-b7cb7032e7-178786625

Social Media Library

Social Media Library

Whistleblowing Procedures

Any concerns about inappropriate conduct in school by members of staff or visitors must be taken to the Head of Academy or a member of the Safeguarding team immediately. 
If you do not feel you can take your concern to the above people, please either: 

• Contact the Chair of Governors via the school address or by email to: governance@nsat.org.uk  
• Contact the Chief Executive Officer or the Chair of Trustees via NSAT Business Centre, Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1QN, or by email to: governance@nsat.org.uk   

Free, confidential advice about Whistleblowing can also be obtained from Protect: https://protect-advice.org.uk