Safeguarding Information for Parents by

What is Safeguarding?

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Safeguarding is the action taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. It means protecting children from abuse and maltreatment, preventing harm to their health or development, and ensuring they grow up with safe and effective care.

Recognising Signs of Abuse

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Be alert to changes in behaviour, unexplained injuries, withdrawal from friends or activities, and age-inappropriate sexual behaviour. These could be indicators that a child needs help.

Internet Safety at Home

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Set up parental controls on devices and networks. Teach children about online privacy and the importance of not sharing personal information. Keep computers in common areas of the home.

Social Media Awareness

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Talk to your children about responsible social media use. Discuss the permanence of online posts and the potential consequences of inappropriate sharing. Encourage open communication about their online experiences.

Cyberbullying

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Educate children about cyberbullying and its impact. Encourage them to speak up if they or someone they know is being bullied online. Know how to report incidents to social media platforms and schools.

Promoting Mental Health

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Encourage open conversations about feelings and emotions. Create a supportive home environment where children feel safe to express themselves. Be aware of signs of mental health issues and seek professional help when needed.

Healthy Relationships

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Teach children about consent, respect, and healthy boundaries in relationships. Model positive relationships at home and discuss what makes a good friend or partner.

When to Report

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If you have concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, it's crucial to report them. Remember, it's not your job to investigate, but to pass on concerns to professionals who can help.

How to Report

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Contact your local children's social care team or the police in emergencies. You can also call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice or to report concerns.

Supporting a Child Who Discloses

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If a child discloses abuse, stay calm, listen carefully, and reassure them they've done the right thing by telling you. Don't promise to keep it a secret; explain that you need to tell someone who can help.

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Online safety tips

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Regularly talk with your children about their online activity. Encourage the use of privacy settings on social platforms.

Parental Controls

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Safeguarding Information for Parents

Online Safety

Parental Controls

Make use of parental control settings on your home Wi-Fi and devices. This helps to manage what your children can access online.

Set up parental controls on Google Play - Google Play Help

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Helping to protect your child online

Recognising Cyberbullying

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Educate your children about cyberbullying and encourage them to speak up if they encounter it. Recognise signs such as anxiety, withdrawal or unusual sadness.

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If you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online - make a report to one of CEOP's Child Protection Advisors

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Childline - Report Remove is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report sexual images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet.

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Wigan Safeguarding childrens Board

You can contact the NSPCC Helpline

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If you have any concerns about a child, trust your instincts and contact the NSPCC Helpline. Our specialist team will listen, advise and take any action needed.

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School safeguarding team

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Mrs Broom is our school designated safeguarding lead (DSL)

The Safeguarding email address is :- Safeguarding.StJamesWigan@ldst.org.uk

Members of the safeguarding team are:-

Mr Edwards

Mrs Ratcliffe

Mrs Gaffney

Mr Ashton

Mr Smith

Mrs Mitchell Downes

Stranger danger

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Teach your children not to talk to strangers and to always inform a trusted adult if someone approaches them inappropriately.

Road Safety

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Ensure your children are aware of road safety rules, such as looking both ways before crossing and using pedestrian crossings.

Protecting your child from CountyLines

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Podcast - Your Childs Mental Health

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The 'Bedford Spirit' podcast- featuring Wigan MHST EMHP Megan Jones talking about 5 ways to wellbeing, self-care including diet, exercise and sleep, conversation starters around mental health and using the stress bucket.

Mental Health Resources

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Emotionally Based School Avoidance Resource

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Wigan CAMHS MHST Info Board

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Childline

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Allsorts (LGBTQ+)

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Papyrus - prevention of young suicides

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NSPCC

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Kooth

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A Support Service for Those Affected by Domestic Violence

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A Support Service for Victims of Sexual Assault

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Advice for Supporting Someone with an Eating Disorder

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The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat

Advice and Support for Families Where a Child has ASC (or is awaiting a diagnosis)

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Advice for Supporting Children Through Bereavement

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Cost of Living Advice for Families

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Wigan CAMHS

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Wigan & Leigh Family Hubs

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Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support a family may need, from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they have a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND).

Family hubs will operate as a network of services within your neighbourhood to provide accessible and connected services and support to all families.

Improved Family Relationships and Parenting (Wigan offers)

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Behaviour Support - Embrace

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Wigan Parent/Carer Forum

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Collective voice of parents/carers of children and young people aged 0-25 in the Wigan Borough with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)

Wigan Talking Therapies

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Wigan Talking Therapies offers free NHS therapy for people registered with a Wigan GP with common mental health problems.

Our service is for adults aged 16+ with mild-moderate mental health problems like depression, anxiety and stress. We can help with other problems like panic attacks, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Embrace

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We are a user-led charity dedicated to supporting disabled people and their families. We have a range of projects that aim to enhance the lives of the people we support.

Breaking Barriers NW

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Young Carers - Wigan & Leigh

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Wigan Youth Zone

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Pathway to Participation

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School nursing team

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Wigan Thrive

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The sleep Charity

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ERIC - specialist information and advice on any childhood continence issue

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specialist information and advice on any childhood continence issue

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