Parental Signposting A-Z
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The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations united against bullying.
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Eating disorder helpline: 0808 801 0711
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Bereavement help: 0800 634 9494
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Helpline for boys aged 15+: 0800 58 58 58
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Child and Adolescent mental health: 01925 579405
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Cancer support line: 0808 800 1234
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CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection command. Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with your child online? Follow the link here to make a report.
CEOP Report
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Child bereavement UK
Child bereavement helpline: 0800 028 8840
Cruse Bereavement Care
Support for bereaved children: 0808 808 1766
Grief Encounter
Support for bereaved children: 0808 802 0111
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24 hour helpline for under 18s: 0800 11 11
The below link may assist officers if dealing with any concerned parents/carer’s/guardians in relation to any nude images of their children or children in their care that may have somehow been shared online. A number of parents/carers do not want to pursue complaints and are keen just to get the image taken down – so by following this link, those concerned can then progress getting the image removed.
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Childnet has lots of useful articles and advice such as screen time and we would encourage you to sign up to their newsletter and visit their pages occasionally for hot topic discussion which responds to new trends.
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Victim support: 0845 303 0900
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Crime prevention: 0800 555 111
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County lines is the name given to drug running. Fearless is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously. This means you don’t have to give any personal details. Follow the link here to make a report.
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Fitness and nutrition information
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Online support for young people
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Mental Health Foundation
Mental health issues helpline: 020 7803 1100
MIND
Mental health issues helpline: 0300 123 3393
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Parents helpline: 0500 700 700 www.missingpersons.police.uk
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Obsessive compulsive disorder help: 0845 120 3778
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Young suicide prevention: 0800 088 4141
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Relationships help: 0300 100 1234
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Parents helpline: 0800 800 70 70
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Resources for vulnerable pupils: www.safeguardingresourcehub.co.uk
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24 hour suicide prevention line: 08457 90 90 90
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Internet Watch Foundation
All parents and carers need to be aware of the risks of online child sexual abuse and the scale of the issue affecting children today. 1 in 4 teenagers receive unwanted sexual messages online. This downloadable guide for parents and carers provides advice and guidance, and introduces TALK:
T – TALK to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns.
A – AGREE ground rules about the way you use technology as a family.
L – LEARN about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life.
K – KNOW how to use tools, apps and settings that can help to keep your child safe online.
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Family support services in Warrington: 01925 635 448
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Quitting helpline 9am-9pm: 0800 00 22 00
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LGBT and youth support: 0161 660 3347
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Emotional help: 0800 802 5544
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Discuss problems confidentially: 020 8772 9900
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01902 550 477