Safeguarding

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68add931969253904d155860/Keeping_children_safe_in_education_from_1_September_2025.pdf

NSPCC WHISTLEBLOWING

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/reporting-abuse/dedicated-helplines/whistleblowing-advice-line/

EDUCATE AGAINST HATE (KCSiE Annex A)

Includes promoting British Values.  

-  https://educateagainsthate.com/

PREVENT

If you are concerned that a child or family may be at risk of extremism, Professionals can be contacted to make a referral - or just for advice.

Local Prevent Team

prevent@cheshire.pnn.police.uk

01606 362121

SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN

• Childline          https://www.childline.org.uk/           for free and confidential advice
• UK Safer Internet Centre       https://saferinternet.org.uk/     to report and remove harmful online content
• CEOP https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/parents/who-are-we/    for advice on making a report about online abuse & Cyberbullying

PARENTAL ADVICE

• 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 provide independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media for children and their parents
• Government advice about protecting children from specific online harms such as child sexual abuse, sexting, and cyberbullying
• Government advice about security and privacy settings, blocking unsuitable content, and parental controls
• 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
• Extremism and Radicalisation - Cheshire West and Chester Safeguarding Children Partnership   provides advice for parents and carers to keep children safe from online radicalisation
• 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
• Lucy Faithfull Foundation StopItNow resource 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)
• National Crime Agency/CEOP Thinkuknow provides support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online
• Net-aware provides support for parents and carers from the NSPCC and O2, including a guide to social networks, apps and games
• UK Safer Internet Centre provide tips, advice, guides and other resources to help keep children safe online