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If a child is at risk of immediate harm, please call the police on 999 immediately.
In the King’s Worcester Foundation of schools, we recognise the wide-ranging challenges that families can face in bringing up children and keeping them safe. As a Foundation, we are fully committed to ensuring that we go the extra mile in ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all the pupils in our care.
There may be times when you or your children need extra help and support. To that end, we have signposted you to some useful websites and services at the bottom of this page. If a conversation would be more helpful, please do not hesitate to come and talk to us. Key staff with a responsibility for safeguarding are also listed below but it is important to emphasise that all adults working in our schools have a responsibility to be vigilant in recognising issues early and reporting concerns; the culture in the Foundation is very much one of professional curiosity, where the needs of children come first.
Mr Ben Charles
Head of Foundation, King’s Worcester
Foundation Safeguarding Policy and KCSIE Guidance
If you are worried about a child
If you believe that a child or young person is at risk from harm, please contact the police on 999.
If you have concerns about the welfare of a child or young person and feel that they could be in need of safeguarding or protection, you should contact the Worcester County Council Family Front Door on 07905 822666 from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am. to 5:00pm., or Friday, 9:00am. to 4:30pm.
Should you have concerns about the welfare of a pupil from our community of schools, please contact one of our Designated Safeguarding Leads:
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- King’s Worcester Senior School Miss Harriet Dyke (Deputy Head Pastoral)
- King’s Hawford Prep School Mr Tom Butt (Headmaster)
- King’s St Alban’s Prep School Mr Nick Hawker (Headmaster)
Well-being Signposting
Below you will find a number of charities and helplines which can offer additional support and guidance for you and/or your child. Further links to supporting organisations and charities may be found on Firefly.
PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional well-being in young people.
PAPYRUS UK offer a suicide prevention helpline, HOPELINEUK, which is staffed by trained suicide prevention advisers, who work with young people – and anybody concerned for a young person – to help keep them safe from suicide.
HOPELINEUK is a free and confidential call, text and email service, which is available from 9am to midnight, every day of the year.
☎️0800 068 41 41 (9am to midnight helpline)
To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day.
The Samaritans are there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.
Samaritans are not only for the moment of crisis, they are taking action to prevent the crisis by offering ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.
They offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.
☎️116 123 (24 hour helpline)
🌐 www.samaritans.org
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. They’re there to make sure every young person gets the support they need, when they need it, no matter what they’re going through.
Whether you’re a young person struggling with how you feel, or a parent or carer worried about a child’s mental health, YoungMinds offers advice, practical tips, and real-life stories to help you feel less alone and more in control.
They also campaign tirelessly to improve mental health services, raise awareness, and empower young people to speak out and take action on issues affecting their wellbeing.
YOUNGMINDS HELPLINE SERVICES
📞 Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544 (Mon–Fri, 9:30am–4:00pm)
📱 Crisis Messenger: Text YM to 85258 for free, 24/7 support
MIND supports minds – offering mental health support whenever you might need it through their information, advice and local services.
When you’re experiencing a mental health problem, supportive and reliable information can change your life. That’s what Mind do. They empower people to understand their mental health and the choices available to them through the following:
- Our Infoline, which offers confidential help for the price of a local call.
- Our Legal Line, which provides information on mental health related law to the public, service users, family members, carers, mental health professionals and mental health advocates
- Our award-winning information, certified by the PIF Tick
MIND INFOLINE
☎️ 0300 123 3393 or text 86463
🌐 www.mind.org.uk
Rethink Mental Illness improves the lives of people severely affected by mental illness through their network of local groups and services, expert information and successful campaigning.
☎️ 0300 5000 927
🌐 www.rethink.org
The Mental Health Foundation has been the UK’s leading charity for everyone’s mental health. With prevention at the heart of what the Mental Health Foundation do, they aim to find and address the sources of mental health problems so that people and communities can thrive.
Kooth provides free, safe, and anonymous online mental health support for children and young people. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, or just need someone to talk to, Kooth is here to help you through it all.
Kooth offers a range of services including online counselling, self-help tools, and an online community, ensuring that support is available whenever you need it. All of this is provided in a safe and supportive environment, where you can speak freely without fear of judgment.
With Kooth, you’re never alone – support is available 365 days a year, whether you need immediate help or ongoing care.
KOOTH SERVICES
💬 Online Counselling – Speak to a qualified professional
📝 Self-help Resources – Tools and exercises for managing mental health
🌐 Online Community – Connect with others going through similar experiences
eSafety
The following links provide useful information and guidance to both pupils and parents and guardians to ensure online safety for all.
Social Media eSafety
Additional Support
Domestic Abuse Help
Women’s Aid 24hr Helpline
☎️ 0800 980 3331
Male Domestic Abuse Helpline (24Hrs) Worcestershire
☎️ 0800 014 9082
?www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20379/domestic_%20violence_and_sexual_abuse