Support Services

We want to ensure that parents and carers have the best possible access to information in order to support their children, whether this be through the school’s own services, or by directing them to appropriate external resources and support.

External information and support

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Working Together to Safeguard Children

Prevent Referral Guide

SIDAS – Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service

The Lord’s Larder Food Bank – Chard

The Lord’s Larder Food Bank – Yeovil

Childrens Social Care: 0300 123 2224

Local Authority Designated Officers: Anthony Goble and Stacey Davis 0300 123 2224

Early Help Hub: 01823 355803

Below is a list of charities and organisations that provide information to children and families in need of support and guidance

Child line: 0800 1111 or Childline | Childline

NSPCC: 0808 800 5000 or NSPCC | The UK children’s charity | NSPCC

Runaway 24/7 helpline: 116000 or Homepage – Runaway Helpline

Women’s Aid and Refuge: 0808 2000 or Home – Women’s Aid (womensaid.org.uk)

The Samaritans: 08457 90 90 90 or 24/7 Helpline – Samaritans (samaritanshope.org)

The National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300 or National Stalking Helpline | Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Drugs & Alcohol Support

These services provide specialist information and support linked to concerns around drugs and alcohol

FRANK: 0300 123 6600   or  Honest information about drugs | FRANK (talktofrank.com)

SDAS: 0300 303 8788 or  Somerset Drug and Alcohol Service – Turning Point