Safeguarding

Child Protection and Safeguarding

Reach has three designated Safeguarding Officers and all staff working for the service follow the guidance as set up by Leeds City Council. The Safeguarding and Child Protection Officers are; Miss Elvidge, Mrs D'Avoine (DSL) and Miss Melia (Deputy DSL). Please talk to them if you have any concerns or worries. All safeguarding information is logged on CPOMs and is forwarded to the school my child transfers to.

Childline

They will support you with anything you'd like to talk about such as bullying, your mental health, sleep difficulties etc

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Telephone number: 0800 1111

Text: 85258

Barca

They offer a range of services across three major areas; Children, Young People and Families, Drug and Alchol Treatment Services and Health and Well-Being (including Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Telephone number: 0113 279 58 70

Childnet International

They support with family internet use.

Website: www.childnet.com

Child Bereavement UK

This is support for families of children who have lost somebody they loved.

Website: www.childbereavementuk.org

Telephone number: 0800 02 888 40

Email: support@childbereavementuk.org

Cruse Bereavement Support

They will support you if you know somebody who has died and explain the grieving process.

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Telephone number: 0808 808 1677

Cyberland

This is a useful resource recommend by the Cyber Crime Prevention Officer at West Yorkshire Police. It is a suite of fun educational games designed to educate young inquisitive minds and introduce them to the world of cyber security as well as the Computer Misuse Act.

Website: www.cybergamesuk.com.

Domestic Violence Service for Leeds

Support for women and men experiencing domestic violence. Housing support is also available.

Website: www.ldvs.uk

Telephone number: 0113 246 0401

Email: administration@leedswomensaid.org.uk

Forward Leeds

Alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families.

Website: www.ldvs.uk

Telephone number: 0113 887 24 77

Mindmate

If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support.

Website: www.mindmate.org.uk

NHS

Useful medical advice is available on this website. If you are in crisis, go straight to the hospital, Accident and Emergency at Leeds General Infirmary.

Website: www.nhs.uk

Telephone number: 111

NSPCC

Useful resources and support with online safety is available from the NSPCC.

Website: www.nspcc.org.uk

Telephone number: 0808 800 5000

Under 18 contact number: 0800 1111

One Stop Centres

Customer service officers can help with enquiries about council tax bills and benefits, housing tenancy issues, benefits for people on a low income, help for older people, disabled people, children and families and more. The local services are; Dewsbury Road and St George’s Centre.

Police

Contact for any advice required.

Website: www.westyorkshire.police

Telephone number: non-emergency: 101

Telephone number: emergency: 999

Place2Be

Place2be will give you any advice you require.

Website: www.place2be.org.uk

Email: enquiries@place2be.org.uk

Text 'shout' for support on 85258

Prevent

Support for any concerns around radicalisation or exposure.

Website: www.leeds.gov.uk/prevent

Email: prevent@leeds.gov.uk

Phone number: 0113 535 0810

Samaritans

Talk to a professional about your mental health.

Website: www.samaritans.org

Telephone number: 116123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Shout

A text service for any crisis you may be having.

Website: www.giveusashout.org/

Text:85258

Stop Abuse Together

Support for you if you have any concerns relating to sexual abuse.

Website: www.stopabusetogether.campaign.gov.uk

Email: help@nspcc.org.uk

Phone: 0808 800 5000

Think U Know

This website provides information on how to protect children online and offline.

Website: www.THINKUKNOW.co.uk

UK Safer Internet Centre

A website with online safety tips about how to stay safe online.

Website: www.saferinternet.org.uk

Youngminds

Get support if you are experiencing a mental health crisis from this agency.

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Telephone number: 0808 802 5544