The Timperley DofE Award Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is the action that is taken to promote the welfare of children and protect them from harm. Here at Timperley DofE Award Centre we see safeguarding to include:
- Protecting children from any form of abuse and/or maltreatment
- Preventing harm to children’s health and/or development and allow them to participate in D ofE activities without concerns.
- We carefully manage all the risks associated with personal challenges at D of E
- We have a number of policies, procedures and guidance in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy, Codes Of Conduct along with other related policies on the Policies and Reports section of the website
If you have any questions, please use the Contact Us page of the website to reach out to our Safeguarding Officer or email directly.
We also realise that it is always helpful to have a list of external organisations who are also available to offer support to both you and your child both now and in the future. We have therefore collated some relevant organisations, along with links to their websites.
1. CHAT HEALTH
A confidential service enabling you to speak to a qualified health professional. Text #ChatHealthNHS to 07507330205.
2. ACTION FOR CHILDREN
An organisation providing young people with practical and emotional care and support.
http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
3. 2ND STREET
A charity based in Greater Manchester offering a range of support in different ways to young people.
4. BARNADOS
A charity who provides a range of support for both children and their families. They have recently launched a ‘see, hear’ respond support hub.
5. MIND
An organisation providing young people with practical support with their mental health and wellbeing.
6. SAMARITANS
A charity offering 24 hour support to individuals. You can find out more on their website.
7. CHILDLINE
A charity providing a 24 hour support helpline to children and young people, along with other support information online.
8. ANNA FREUD NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
An organisation providing young people with practical support with their mental health and wellbeing. You can find a number of resources on their website.
9. NSPCC
A charity offering a range of support to children and young people. They also have a number of useful online resource guides.
10. YOUNG MINDS
A charity who provides a range of support for young people regarding mental health and wellbeing.
11. EARLY BREAK
An organisation providing young people with support on areas of addiction, in particular, related to drugs and alcohol.
12. PROUD TRUST
A charity offering further information about LGBT+. More information can be found on their website.
13. BROOK
A organisation providing more information to young people about their sexual health.
14. UK SAFER INTERNET CENTRE
An organisation offering tips and advice to young people and their families on internet safety.
http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/
15. CEOP: CHILD EXPLOITATION AND ONLINE PROTECTION
A confidential way of reporting an issue of concern that could be happening online.
16. BEAT
A useful service to support anyone who is caring for someone or experiencing an eating disorder themselves.
http://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
17. KOOTH
An online mental wellbeing community offering free, safe and anonymous support for all.
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