Safeguarding at Llanwern High School
Llanwern High School is committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all of our students is paramount and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to school policy and protocol.
We believe that students have the right to learn in a supportive, caring and safe environment, which includes the right to protection from harm, abuse and neglect. Staff are trained and vigilant in identifying signs of distress and are confident about applying the processes to avert and alleviate any concerns. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is in place and reviewed annually to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in our care. All staff, including supply staff, volunteers and governors ensure that they are aware of these procedures.
Safeguarding refers to the procedures in place if there are concerns about a child. Child protection is the steps taken to ensure the child is safe from harm, abuse and neglect.
Sometimes we may need to share information and collaborate with other external agencies when there are concerns about a child. Where possible we will ensure that concerns are discussed with parents / carers first.
Anonymous safeguarding referral – this is not an emergency service. Please use this referral to log anything you feel needs addressing or school needs to be aware of but do not want your identity to be known:
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Safeguarding at Llanwern |
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Anonymous referral for parents, carers or pupils |
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Please scan this QR Code to take you to the referral form This isn’t an emergency line or monitored 24/7 |
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Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health and Wellbeing – Signposting for Families and Students
At our school we recognise the importance of the mental health and wellbeing of students as central to students being able to achieve happy and fulfilling lives. There are many resources and organisations that can support the mental health and wellbeing of your family and child(ren). Below are some websites / organisations that you may find useful. This is not an exhaustive list.
*Disclaimer
The views and opinions included within these external organisations do not necessarily mirror the views or opinions of the school. It is not the responsibility of the school to advise, monitor or be liable for the content of these external organisations. Use of any information obtained from such organisations is voluntary, and reliance on it should only be undertaken after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness and suitability for the intended audience.
Signposting for Families
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5 steps to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Trying these things could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life |
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For young people, carers and professionals. lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your mental health and well-being |
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Parenting and Family Support - Family Lives (Parentline Plus) |
Parenting and family support. This website has very practical guidance in a wealth of areas from school routines to self-harm |
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Wellbeing advice for parents to support their child - BBC Parents' Toolkit - BBC Bitesize |
Health and wellbeing advice for parents to support their child - from food and sleep, to anxiety and the online world |
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https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/professionals/guidance/parent-zone/ |
Providing expert advice regarding internet and digital activity, gaming and online safety |
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Neurodivergence Wales |
Improving the lives of autistic people living in Wales |
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National charity which offers support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies |
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Mental Health information and support for adults, children and teenagers. Find local services. |
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Education support and advice on good sleep routines for children, teenagers and adults. |
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Public Health Wales free online course for anyone over the of 16 designed to help improve mental health and wellbeing. |
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board website with partners to look after the mental wellbeing of people living and working in these areas; Torfaen, Newport, Monmouthshire, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent |
Signposting for Pupils
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Meic, is a free 24-hour helpline for children and young people. MEIC provides advice and support for a range of issues, including bullying. |
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Newport’s Children & Young People Counselling Service | University of South Wales Our school counselling service provided by Talkzone. Pupils or parents / carers can refer a young person for counselling |
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Provides advice for young people on a range of issues including bullying, online and mobile safety, sexting and self-harm. Advice, helpline, resources and support for children
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Bereavement/Grief |
Provides support to children and young people after bereavement of a parent or sibling Winston's Wish - giving hope to grieving children (winstonswish.org) |
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A charity supporting children, parents and those working with children and young people |
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Young Persons Mental Health Toolkit |
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Strategies for promoting resilience and well-being |
https://padlet.com/uswscl/Wellbeingforeveryone |
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Teenage mental health – How to protect teenagers mental health during coronavirus |
Developed during the pandemic, these are useful, long-term mental health strategies |
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Mental Health |
A range of support from CAMHS https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0lEO2aCgW_frGwMMFN8OFgXDjDtkqDm_SOSUxsN8gC14rQhEq7NtidYrg |
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Mental Health |
Free, safe and anonymous mental health support for young people |
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NHS Moodzone - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/ NHS Mental Health Apps - https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/
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Drugs and Alcohol advice (National) |
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Drugs and Alcohol advice (Local) |
https://barod.cymru/where-to-get-help/service-2/gwent-n-gage/ |
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Child Sexual Abuse Campaign |
https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/self-help/concerned-about-your-own-thoughts-or-behaviour/#About |
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Support for victims of domestic abuse |
https://gov.wales/support-victims-domestic-abuse
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How to volunteer |
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Personal Care |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gnpx3mvN7k&feature=youtu.be |
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Coronavirus tools for children and young people |
http://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/covid-19-coronavirus-resources-parents-carers/ |
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Get moving get healthy |
https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses/get-moving-get-healthy |
Local Support
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Find local and national organisations and services that can provide information or advice about your well-being; or want to know how you can help somebody else. Including information about people and services in your local area |
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This is a directory website with many links to support families in Newport. Everything from family support services to children and young people’s activities |
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This service can provide your family with help, advice and support to prevent any issues or problems you may have from getting worse |
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Apply for a school essential grant in Newport |
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Get support on a range of topics and issues including education, employment, training, housing, homelessness, finance, budgeting, health and wellbeing for 16 – 25-year-olds. |
Online Safety:
https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/snapchat/
https://www.internetmatters.org/
https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/
https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers