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Safeguarding Resources

Useful Websites

The following organisations provide trusted advice, information and support for children, young people, parents and carers on a range of safeguarding, wellbeing and online safety issues.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

NSPCC
Support and advice for children, young people, parents and professionals, including guidance on recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns.
🌐 https://www.nspcc.org.uk

Childline
Free, confidential support for children and young people, available 24 hours a day.
🌐 https://www.childline.org.uk
📞 0800 1111

Gateshead Children's Social Care
Information and support for children, young people and families within Gateshead.
🌐 https://www.gateshead.gov.uk

Online Safety

CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command)
Advice about staying safe online and a facility to report online abuse or exploitation.
🌐 https://www.ceop.police.uk

Thinkuknow
Online safety education programme from CEOP with resources for children, young people, parents and carers.
🌐 https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk

Internet Matters
Practical advice and guidance to help families keep children safe online.
🌐 https://www.internetmatters.org

UK Safer Internet Centre
Advice, resources and guidance on online safety, cyberbullying and digital wellbeing.
🌐 https://saferinternet.org.uk

Mental Health and Wellbeing

YoungMinds
Mental health support, advice and resources for young people, parents and carers.
🌐 https://www.youngminds.org.uk

Kooth
Free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support for young people.
🌐 https://www.kooth.com

NHS Every Mind Matters
Expert advice and practical tips to support mental wellbeing.
🌐 https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

Bullying and Peer Support

The Anti-Bullying Alliance
Information and guidance for young people, parents and schools on preventing and responding to bullying.
🌐 https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk

Childnet International
Resources and advice to help children and young people use technology safely and positively.
🌐 https://www.childnet.com

Domestic Abuse and Family Support

National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Confidential support and advice for anyone affected by domestic abuse.
🌐 https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
📞 0808 2000 247

Women's Aid
Information, support and resources for women, children and families experiencing domestic abuse.
🌐 https://www.womensaid.org.uk

Gateshead Domestic Abuse Team
The Gateshead Domestic Abuse Team provides 24/7 support, advice, and practical assistance to adult victims/survivors of domestic abuse, including guidance on safety, housing, and high-risk cases.
🌐 Domestic abuse - Gateshead Council
📞 0191 433 3333

Police and Community Safety

Northumbria Police
Information about reporting crime, community safety and safeguarding concerns.
🌐 https://www.northumbria.police.uk
📞 101 (non-emergency)
📞 999 (emergency)

Radicalisation and extremism

Educate Against Hate
Government-backed advice, guidance and resources to help parents and carers protect children from radicalisation, extremism and online harms.
🌐 https://www.educateagainsthate.com

ACT Early
Provides information and support for anyone concerned that a friend, family member or loved one may be vulnerable to radicalisation or extremism, helping people access advice and early intervention support.
🌐 https://www.actearly.ukhttps://www.actearly.uk
To report online material promoting terrorism or extremism - Report online material promoting terrorism or extremism - GOV.UK

Useful Resources
The Talk Pants Guide for Parents - A simple conversation to help keep your child safe from sexual abuse
Child Exploitation Parents and Carers Support Pack
Stages of Child Criminal Exploitation
County Lines - Parent & Carer Information Leaflet
A practical guide for all family members who are experiencing or have experienced violence or abuse from their child.
Operation Encompass is a confidential partnership between schools and the police that ensures appropriate support can be provided to children who may have been affected by a domestic abuse incident.
Essential information on domestic abuse to parents and carers, as well as children, and young people themselves.
Prevent and Countering Extremism in Young People Advice and Guidance for Parents and Carers
This resource will help you understand radicalisation and extremism, and know why they are dangerous. It will also help you talk to your teenager about staying safe from radicalisation.
Messages of hate can take many forms. Extremist groups use them to recruit young people. Parents can find answers to common questions and resources to help protect your child below.
If you are worried about a child, young person or family member, please seek advice. It is always better to report a concern and get support than to remain worried in silence. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.