Safeguarding
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
EARLY HELP
In Warrington we know that children, young people and their families have different types of needs and sometimes they may require extra support. One way this extra support can be provided is through an Early Help Assessment. The purpose of early help is to prevent any issues from getting worse by offering families support at the right time.
Any professional working with your family, such as those based in schools, health services, and in voluntary sector organisations, can offer early help services as soon as they can see that advice, support and/or intervention may be needed.
Early help works best when it's offered to the whole family and when services are delivered jointly by professionals.
Early Help Assessments (EHA) are how professionals identify and assess your family's needs.
We complete the assessment with your family and a range of different organisations, such as schools and health services. This is so the support given meets the needs of the whole family.
An Early Help Review/Closure Plan ensures the correct level of support is provided for an individual/family at the right time, and it can be regularly reviewed to make sure the plan continues to meet the needs of the family, and prevents any issues getting worse.
An EHA means everyone can make sure the support is working and making a difference to your family. It also helps to improve local services for everyone.
Find out more about Early Help, and local services and organisations who can support your family.
www.mylifewarrington.co.uk/earlyhelp
Contact the Early Help Support Team:
Tel: 01925 443136
Email: [email protected]
Internet Safety
The Internet is a fantastic resource, but it can also bring risks. In school, children learn about E Safety through our DB Primary Computing scheme of lessons as well as assemblies and guest speakers. They know to report any inappropriate content, contact or conduct they encounter to an adult which is then passed on to our E Safety officers, Mrs Rooney,Mrs Jones or Mr Leatherbarrow.
Be SMART, Stay Safe Online
At Statham, we are SMART surfers.
S – Safe
Keep safe by being careful not to give out personal information when you’re chatting or posting online. Personal information includes your email address, phone number and password.
M – Meeting
Meeting someone you have only been in touch with online can be dangerous. Only do so with your parents’ or carers’ permission and even then only when they can be present. Remember online friends are still strangers even if you have been talking to them for a long time.
A – Accepting
Accepting emails, IM messages, or opening files, pictures or texts from people you don’t know or trust can lead to problems – they may contain viruses or nasty messages!
R – Reliable
Someone online might lie about who they are and information on the internet may not be true. Always check information with other websites, books or someone who knows. If you like chatting online it’s best to only chat to your real world friends and family.
T – Tell
Tell your parent, carer or a trusted adult if someone or something makes you feel uncomfortable or worried, or if you or someone you know is being bullied online.
Recommended Websites
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
www.kidsmart.org.uk/
www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/13910067