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
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
