Gidea ParkSupport and Helplines
Children are encouraged to speak to an adult if there is anything they are concerned or upset about. The sooner the school is aware of a problem, the more we can do to ensure children are listened to, protected and well-cared for.
Children can speak to their class teacher, a teaching assistant in their year group, or another trusted adult in school. We also have an ELSA-trained home-school support worker, Nicki Hircock, who is available for drop-ins and works closely with children and their families for a wide-range of different reasons.
If you would like to talk to someone anonymously to seek further support, please see below for phone numbers, websites and other places to go for free, confidential help and advice:
Childline
A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. Here for you online, on the phone, anytime.
NSPCC
The UK's leading children’s charity, working to stop child abuse and neglect for over 140 years.
0808 800 5000
Shout
The UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Text shout to 85258
