The Hayling College views the safeguarding of our pupils as paramount. Helping pupils to safeguard themselves is a vital part of our work, both in and outside school.
We work closely with the following support agencies who provide a variety of facilities for children and their families.
The list is not exhaustive and we will look to provide further details if you do not feel the information available answers your concerns.
Childrens Services
A service to support and protect vulnerable children. Including support and help for children and their families.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/contacts
0300-555-1384
Children and Young Persons Crisis Line
Havant and East Hants MIND have a freephone Crisis Line for young people between the age of 11-17 years old living in the Havant area. There is also an Adults Safe Haven (over 18yrs) for out of hours crisis support.
The CYP facility provides immediate access to safe and confidential support for young people who are experiencing difficulty with their Mental Health.
Support available includes:
- Crisis reduction
- Healthy coping skills
- Signposting to website and app resources
0300 303 1590 (freephone)
The Family Counselling Trust (FCT)
Provides early intervention for those suffering with emotional and mental health difficulties. This is specifically geared to support young people up to the age of 18 years.
The trust engages with young people who display the following:
- Mild depression
- Anxiety and obsessional behaviour
- Early concerns about body image, eating and weight (which are interfering with functioning)
- Challenging behaviours and difficulty regulating emotions
- Being bullied, bullying others and peer group difficulties
- School refusal or non-attendance
- Bereavement counselling and parental break-ups
- Mild self-harm
- Family communications and relationship problems
- Emotional and behaviour concerns arising from physical illness or disability
https://familycounsellingtrust.org/
Telephone: 07538 029 210
Off the Record
This service provides 1-2-1 support with emotional wellbeing issues.
02392 474724
Police
For urgent and immediate matters call 999
Or to report a crime
https://www.hampshire.police.uk/ro/report/
Telephone: 101
Runaway Helpline
A service to help young people aged 11-17 years who are:
- Thinking of running away
- Have already run away
- Have been away and come back
The public can also contact the helpine if they are worried that someone else is going to run away or if they are being treated badly or abused.
Telephone: 116 000
NSPCC
A charity dedicated to child protection, for persons under 18yrs
0800 1111
Samaritans
A charity that provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
08457 909 090
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