Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at Patcham High School. We are committed to preventing harm wherever possible and responding quickly and effectively when concerns arise.

Safeguarding children and young people is everyone’s responsibility. Every member of staff who comes into contact with children and families has a role to play. Staff are trained to recognise signs of potential harm, neglect or abuse and how to report concerns.

Our safeguarding policy can be accessed here.

Support and Advice

Students - please speak to a member of staff or contact the Safeguarding Team via the Edulink links icon.

Parenrs, Carers and concerned members of the public, if you have a concern about a young person, please contact the Safeguarding Team by completing the following form:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/4Mzz7pbgap

There is lots of support outside of school. Here are some helpful organisations.

Support Service	Telephone/ Text number	Website	Information
Hopeline UK	0800 068 4141	www.uok.org.uk	Provides a safe space for you to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe.
Samaritans	116 123	www.samaritans.org	Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Self Harm support		www.selfharm.co.uk	Free online self-harm support for 10-17 year olds.
NHS111	111 select option 2	https://111.nhs.uk	If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online can tell you what to do next.
Community Base	01273 234000	https://communitybase.org	A hub for charities and community groups in Brighton & Hove.
Young Minds	08088025544 (for parent/carer) 82858 Text line (for young people)	www.youngminds.org.uk	The UK’s leading charity fighting for a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health. Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.

If you, or someone you know, is at risk of suicide or has seriously harmed themselves, call 999 and request an ambulance or tell a trusted adult and ask them to call 999 for you.