Safeguarding at The Free School Norwich
The Free School Norwich is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all pupils and requires all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. We believe that creating a safe and nurturing environment is a collective responsibility. All staff are advised to maintain an attitude of ‘it could happen here’ where safeguarding is concerned.
If you have any questions or concerns related to safeguarding, please feel free to reach out. We value open communication and are here to support our entire school community.
The Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Darren Webster
Deputy DSLs
James Rowson
Named Safeguarding Trustee
Rebecca Toye
To contact our Safeguarding team, please email safeguarding@freeschoolnorwich.org.uk
If you are reporting a concern outside of normal school working hours, you can use the email above or alternatively call the Children’s Advice and Duty Services (CADS) on 0344 800 8020.
Thank you for being a part of our commitment to safeguarding at The Free School Norwich.
You may find the following resources useful.
matthewproject.org – Drug and alcohol service for children, young people and their families across Norfolk.
changegrowlive.org – Signposting service for drug and alcohol support
cruse.org.uk – Bereavement support
nelsonsjourney.org.uk – Supports children and young people in Norfolk who’ve experienced the death of a significant person. They provide a range of resources and services, and accept referrals from families and professionals for those who may need their support.
Winston’s Wish Homepage – Support children and young people after the death of a parent or sibling
ncab.org.uk – A local registered charity who offer free, confidential, impartial, accredited advice and information on a wide range of areas including debt advice.
nationaldebtline.org – A national charity giving free and independent debt advice over the phone and online.
gov.uk/options-for-paying-off-your-debts/debt-management-plans – Government advice on setting up debt management plans.
turn2us.org.uk – A national charity providing practical help to people who are struggling financially.
moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/categories/divorce-and-separation – Offering guidance and support on all money issues.
norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/support-for-living-independently/money-and-benefits/norfolk-assistance-scheme – The Norfolk Assistance Scheme (NAS) helps people who are unable to meet their immediate needs or need practical support to set up home.
dawnsnewhorizon.org.uk – Supports male and female victims of Domestic Violence, providing a ‘one stop shop’ information and support service over the phone, online and face to face locally.
leewaysupport.org – An independent charity providing support to adults, young people and children who are experiencing domestic abuse in Norfolk and Suffolk.
mensadviceline.org.uk – Helpline for male victims of domestic abuse
victimsupport.org.uk – Confidential support of victims of crime
nidasnorfolk.co.uk – Norfolk Integrated Domestic Abuse Service is a domestic abuse support service for those assessed to be at high or medium risk of harm. They also offer dedicated support for Children and Young People, recovery programmes, coordinated multi-agency support, court support, a Domestic Abuse Champion network, and training for professionals, across Norfolk.
norfolklscb.org/parents-carers-community – The safeguarding board creating a network of support around children in Norfolk, including where to go for help.
newroutes.org.uk – Asylum and refugee support
nhs.uk/change4life – NHS website offering inspiration and support for making healthy lifestyle choices.
justonenorfolk.nhs.uk – The health website for Norfolk families.
norfolk.gov.uk/care-support-and-health/health-and-wellbeing/childrens-health-and-wellbeing – Signposting page for children’s health and wellbeing
Norfolk Integrated Housing and Community Support Service – Supports adults with severe and enduring mental health needs, including individuals with complex needs in supported living and within the community.
england.shelter.org.uk/get_help/local_services/norwich
Home – Support services offering one-to-one, personalised help with housing issues and homelessness.
first4adoption.org.uk/adoption-support – Advice and support for adopters and their children
pac-uk.org/our-services/adoptive-parentcarer-support – Supports those affected by adoption, Special Guardianship and other forms of permanent care to enable them to live their lives to the full.
thefosteringnetwork.org.uk/policy-practice/practice-information/support-networks-foster-carers – Supports those who foster, improving opportunities for fostered children and young people and provides expert guidance to all fostering services.
adoptionuk.org/support – Leading charity providing support, community and advocacy for all those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents.
NASPAT- Contact the school directly at: office@freeschoolnorwich.org.uk
Networking and support for parents of school age children who have been in Local Authority care
educateagainsthate.com/category/parents/online-safety – Online safety advice for parents from Childnet International, a non-profit organisation helping to make the internet a safe space for children.
childnet.com/parents-and-carers/parent-and-carer-toolkit – Childnet offers a toolkit to support parents and carers of children of any age to start discussions about their online life, to set boundaries around online behaviour and technology use, and to find out where to get more help and support
commonsensemedia.org – Commonsensemedia provide independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents
gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-keeping-children-safe-online/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-parents-and-carers-to-keep-children-safe-online – Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying
internetmatters.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIktuA5LWK2wIVRYXVCh2afg2aEAAYASAAEgIJ5vD_BwE – Internet Matters provide age-specific online safety checklists, guides on how to set parental controls on a range of devices, and a host of practical tips to help children get the most out of their digital world
ltai.info/staying-safe-online – Let’s Talk About It provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
parentsafe.lgfl.net – London Grid for Learning provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online, including tips to keep primary aged children safe online
stopitnow.org.uk – Stopitnow resource from The Lucy Faithfull Foundation can be used by parents and carers who are concerned about someone’s behaviour, including children who may be displaying concerning sexual behaviour (not just about online)
thinkuknow.co.uk – National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
net-aware.org.uk – Net-aware provides support for parents and carers from the NSPCC and O2, including a guide to social networks, apps and games
parentzone.org.uk – Parentzone provides help for parents and carers on how to keep their children safe online
saferinternet.org.uk/advice-centre/parents-and-carers – UK Safer Internet Centre provide tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online
Gingerbread – Leading national charity working with single parent families.
justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/online-learning – Free online course available for everyone who cares for children aged 0-18 years, helping you recognise emotions in yourself and your child to see how they can impact on behaviour.
getmeout.org.uk – Offers peer support and informal social meetings for parents and carers living in Norfolk and Suffolk to overcome social isolation.
kidsmatter.org.uk – Equips local churches to equip parents and carers facing disadvantages with confidence, competence and community.
norfolk.gov.uk/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/campaigns/dads-matter – Dads Matter is a free 12-week course supporting fathers across Norfolk
familyvoice.org.uk – Representatives ensure that the views of Family Voice members are heard by the local authority, health services, social care services and other service providers.
norfolksendpartnershipiass.org.uk – Offer information, advice and support to children, young people and parents/carers about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes health and social care where it is linked to education.
ormiston.org/what-we-do/mental-health-and-wellbeing/point-1 – Offers early and preventative action to create safe, healthy and resilient families who feel in control of their own wellbeing.
Mentalhealth (justonenorfolk.nhs.uk) – Signposting and support for all health issues
youngminds.org.uk – Mental health support for young people, their parents and those who work with them.
childline.org.uk – A free, private and confidential service where children can talk about anything. Online, on the phone 24 hours a day.
