Safeguarding Support for Parents

At Fishburn Primary School, we recognise that parents and carers may sometimes need advice, support or help to keep children safe.

If you are worried about your own child or another child, please speak to us. You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern.

Speak to Us

If you have a safeguarding concern, please contact a member of our safeguarding team:

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Mr Richard Parkin – Head of School

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Mrs Charlotte Sinclair – Assistant Headteacher / Early Years Lead

Telephone: 01740 620162
Email: fishburnadmin@edenacademytrust.co.uk

Worried About a Child?

If you are concerned that a child may be at risk of harm, you can contact:

Durham Children's Social Care – First Contact
03000 267 979

The same number can be used to access the Emergency Duty Team outside normal working hours.

If a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

For non-emergency police enquiries, call 101.

NSPCC

Parents and carers can contact the NSPCC for advice and support if they are worried about a child.

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

Childline

Childline provides free and confidential support for children and young people.

Childline: 0800 1111

Children can contact Childline about anything that is worrying them.

Online Safety

If you are concerned about your child's online safety, please visit our Safeguarding Children Online page.

Useful organisations for parents and carers include:

• Internet Matters – advice about online safety, devices, apps, games and parental controls;
• UK Safer Internet Centre – online safety information and resources;
• Childnet – advice and resources for children and families; and
• CEOP – for reporting concerns about online sexual abuse or exploitation.

Support for Families

We recognise that families can experience difficulties for many different reasons.

If you are struggling with issues such as family relationships, behaviour, attendance, housing, finances, domestic abuse or your child's emotional wellbeing, please speak to us.

Where appropriate, school can help families access Early Help or other services and work alongside other professionals to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Asking for help early can prevent difficulties from becoming more serious.

Remember

If something does not feel right, please share your concern.

You do not need to investigate a concern yourself. Safeguarding professionals will consider the information available and determine what action or support may be required.

If a child is in immediate danger, always call 999.