--- title: "Safeguarding and Wellbeing" url: "https://unique-training-andy.schudio.com/key-information/safeguarding-and-wellbeing" school: "Blackpool Skills Academy" --- # Safeguarding and Wellbeing # Safeguarding and Wellbeing Safeguarding and the wellbeing of our students are at the heart of everything we do at Blackpool Skills Academy. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we encourage students, parents, carers, staff and professionals to raise any concern about the safety or welfare of a child or young person as soon as possible. You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern. Small pieces of information can sometimes help us build a fuller picture and ensure that the right support is put in place at the right time. --- ## Report a Safeguarding Concern If you have a concern about the safety, wellbeing or welfare of a student, you can use the safeguarding referral form below. You can also contact our safeguarding team directly: **Safeguarding email:** **School telephone:** [01253 759854](tel:01253759854) **Out-of-hours safeguarding contact:** [07917 291852](tel:07917291852) All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively in accordance with the School's safeguarding and child protection procedures. [Embedded content](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=18rCJ62uW0ya9cZLH3hwbqpFWiLBf1VHl23Y5UgHdCVUNktUT082QzZMRFc0NEUxOFczWlo1UFUzWi4u&embed=true) ## Our Safeguarding Team **Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):** Carley Spencer-Hodge **Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL):** David Hodge If you have a safeguarding concern, you can speak directly to a member of the safeguarding team when you are in School, telephone us, email the safeguarding address above or complete the referral form. ## Immediate Safeguarding Concerns If you believe that a child or young person is in immediate danger, call **999**. If you are worried about the welfare of a child and need to contact Children's Social Care directly, you can contact: **Blackpool Council Children's Social Care** During office hours: [01253 477299](tel:01253477299) Out of hours Emergency Duty Team: [01253 477600](tel:01253477600) You do not need permission from Blackpool Skills Academy to contact Children's Social Care or the Police if you believe a child may be at risk. ## Safeguarding Policies Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, together with our wider safeguarding policies and procedures, can be found within the [Key Information section](https://blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk/key-information) of this website. Our safeguarding arrangements reflect current statutory guidance, including *Keeping Children Safe in Education*. --- ## Safeguarding and Wellbeing Support Directory This directory provides students, parents and carers with details of local and national organisations that can provide additional support with mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding, domestic abuse, substance misuse, housing, financial difficulties, bereavement, online safety and family support. ### Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing **CAMHS** Specialist NHS mental health support for children and young people. Phone: 0800 121 776 **Kooth** Free online mental health and wellbeing support for young people. [Visit Kooth](https://www.kooth.com) **YoungMinds** Mental health information and support for young people and parents. [Visit YoungMinds](https://www.youngminds.org.uk) **Compass Bloom** Early mental health and emotional wellbeing support working with schools and young people. **SHINE** Mental health support for children and young people in schools. **Samaritans** Free emotional support, 24 hours a day. Phone: [116 123](tel:116123) [Visit Samaritans](https://www.samaritans.org) **NHS Mental Health** Information and advice about mental health and accessing support. [Visit NHS Mental Health](https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health) ### Crisis and Emergency Support **Emergency Services** Call **999** if someone is in immediate danger or there is an emergency. **NHS 111** Urgent health advice, including support where there is an urgent mental health concern. Phone: [111](tel:111) **CASHER Crisis Team** Crisis support for children and young people accessed through local NHS children's mental health services. ### Domestic Abuse Support **Fylde Coast Women's Aid** Support for people experiencing or affected by domestic abuse. Helpline: [01253 596699](tel:01253596699) [Visit Fylde Coast Women's Aid](https://fcwa.co.uk) **National Domestic Abuse Helpline** Free confidential support. Phone: [0808 2000 247](tel:08082000247) ### Drug and Alcohol Support **Horizon Young People's Service** Drug and alcohol support for young people in Blackpool. Phone: 01253 205157 [Visit Horizon](https://www.horizonblackpool.uk) **Talk to FRANK** National information and advice about drugs. [Visit Talk to FRANK](https://www.talktofrank.com) ### Housing and Homelessness Support **Blackpool Council Housing Options** Housing and homelessness advice. Phone: 01253 477760 **Streetlife** Support and accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25. Phone: 01253 294477 [Visit Streetlife](https://wearestreetlife.org) **Homeless Action** Supported accommodation and homelessness services. [Visit Homeless Action](https://homelessaction.org) **Shelter** National housing and homelessness advice. [Visit Shelter](https://www.shelter.org.uk) ### Food and Financial Support **Blackpool Food Bank** Emergency food support. Phone: 01253 358842 [Visit Blackpool Food Bank](https://www.blackpoolfoodbank.co.uk) **Street Angels** Community support including food and essential supplies. [Visit Street Angels](https://www.bfstreetangels.org) **Blackpool Council Cost of Living Support** Information about financial help and cost of living support. [Visit Blackpool Council](https://www.blackpool.gov.uk) ### Bereavement Support **Child Bereavement UK** Support for bereaved children, young people and families. [Visit Child Bereavement UK](https://www.childbereavementuk.org) **Winston's Wish** Bereavement support for children and young people. [Visit Winston's Wish](https://www.winstonswish.org) ### Online Safety and Exploitation **CEOP** Advice and reporting for online sexual abuse and exploitation. [Visit CEOP](https://www.ceop.police.uk) **NSPCC** Safeguarding and online safety advice for children, parents and carers. [Visit NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk) **Internet Matters** Guidance for parents and carers about children's online safety. [Visit Internet Matters](https://www.internetmatters.org) ### Youth and Community Support **Blackpool Youth Services** Youth activities, programmes and support for young people across Blackpool. **The Mix** Information and support for people under 25 covering mental health, relationships, money and wellbeing. [Visit The Mix](https://www.themix.org.uk) **Young Carers Support** Information and support for young people who help care for a family member. [Visit Carers Trust](https://carers.org) ### SEND and Family Support **Blackpool Local Offer** Information for children and young people with SEND and their families. [Visit Blackpool Local Offer](https://www.blackpool.gov.uk/localoffer) **Contact** Information and support for families with disabled children. 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