Supporting children and families is a partnership between home and school. The websites and organisations below provide trusted information, advice, and support on a range of topics, including online safety, emotional wellbeing, bullying, family relationships, and safeguarding.

If you are ever worried about your child or need additional support, please don't hesitate to speak to a member of our school team. We are always here to help.

Online Safety & CEOP

Helping children stay safe online is an important part of safeguarding their wellbeing. As technology plays an increasingly important role in children's lives, we encourage families to talk regularly about online safety and responsible digital behaviour.

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection) supports children and young people who may be experiencing online abuse, exploitation, or inappropriate contact. If you are concerned about a child's safety online, you can report it directly through the CEOP Safety Centre. Parents and carers | CEOP Education

For advice and support on issues such as cyberbullying, online relationships, gaming, and social media, children and young people can also contact Childline at any time on 0800 1111 or visit www.childline.org.uk.

Useful links:

• Parents and Carers | CEOP Education Parents and carers | CEOP Education
• CEOP Safety Centre
• Childline www.childline.org.uk

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NSPCC 'Speak Out. Stay Safe.' Programme

At Brayford Academy, we support the NSPCC's Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme, which helps children understand how to stay safe, recognise trusted adults, and know how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or others.

The programme empowers children to speak out, stay safe, and understand that they have the right to be heard and protected.

For more information and resources for parents and carers, visit the NSPCC website.

Useful link:

• Visit the NSPCC Website NSPCC | The UK children's charity

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Useful Resources for Parents and Carers

The following organisations provide trusted advice, guidance, and support on a range of topics affecting children and families:

Keeping Children Safe

• Talk PANTS (NSPCC) - Helping parents and carers have age-appropriate conversations about personal safety and healthy boundaries. Talk PANTS: Conversation to help keep children safe | NSPCC
• How to Talk to Children About Difficult Topics (NSPCC) - Guidance for discussing sensitive issues with confidence. How to talk to children about difficult topics | NSPCC

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

• Supporting a Child with Anxiety or Depression (NSPCC) - Advice on recognising signs and accessing support. How to support a child with depression or anxiety | NSPCC
• Childline - Free, confidential support and counselling for children and young people. Childline | Free counselling service for kids and young people
• YoungMinds - Information and advice for parents on bullying, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | Young Minds

Family Support

• Family Space (Barnardo's) - Practical advice and support for parents and carers. Family Space: Support with being a parent or carer | Barnardo's
• Separation and Divorce: Rights and Responsibilities (NSPCC) - Guidance for families experiencing relationship changes. Separation and divorce rights and responsibilities | NSPCC

If you are concerned about your child or would like further advice, please contact the school. We are always happy to listen and help signpost families to appropriate support and services.