Useful Links & Information

If you're not feeling so happy or just need to talk, you are not alone! These are just some of the wonderful people who are there to help!

Mind: 0300 123 3393 mind.org.uk

Calm for Men: 0800 58 58 58 www.thecalmzone.net

Samaritans: 116 123 www.samaritans.org

Sane: 0300 304 7000 sane.org.uk

Bullying UK: 0800 068 41 41 www.bullying.co.uk

Papyrus: Prevention of your suicide 0800 068 41 41 papyrus-uk.org

Age UK: Older age 0800 169 6565

The Mix: Support for under 25s 0808 808 4994 www.themix.org.uk

Befrienders: Any age outside the UK www.befrienders.org

What is Early Help?

Early Help is for families with children of all ages. It empowers you and your family to find solutions with support.

• It is done with you, not to you!
• It prevents little concerns from getting bigger.
• It makes and keeps families stronger and healthier.

All Early Help services are available on a voluntary capacity – you are never forced to take up this level of support. It is your family, your support, your say.

Early Help is delivered by many different services that are involved with children or families, so you can approach someone you know and trust for support.

What you can expect form the lead professional of your Early Help Assessment?

When a family consent to an Early Help Assessment (EHA) it is expected that the identified lead professional has gone through the process with the family, explained the assessment and how the Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings will be ran.

The guidance given to lead professionals around Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings are:

• The EHA is completed in collaboration with the family and all professionals already involved with the family.
• The actions on the support plan should be agreed with the family once the EHA has been completed.
• Voice of the child should be gathered before each meeting, or where appropriate the child/young person should be invited to the TAF
• TAF meetings should be held every 6-8 weeks, dates should be put in the diary after each TAF meeting so everyone is aware.
• All professionals and family members included on the EHA should be invited, if anyone is unable to attend then an update should be sent to the Lead Professional so it can be shared in the meeting.
• The format of the meeting should be an update on how things are going and then a review of the support plan.
• If the family would like advice or guidance around the EHA process or if the family have an open EHA and do not feel it is making progress, the family can contact the Partnership Support Service cfss@nctrust.co.uk for support and advice.

More information about Early help can be found here 

Sexual Harassment and Abuse

Sexual abuse in any form is unacceptable.

A dedicated helpline is now open to support anyone who has been a victim of sexual abuse.

The helpline is run by the NSPCC and will provide victims of abuse with the appropriate support, advice and onward action, including on contacting professionals or the police if they wish. The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals too.

Telephone 0800 136 663, or email help@nspcc.org.uk.

More information can be found at https://dfemedia.blog.gov.uk/2021/04/01/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-governments-newly-launched-abuse-in-education-helpline/

Stop It Now! are a child protection charity working to prevent child sexual abuse. They have a live chat and secure messaging feature on their website: https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/ 

What is Prevent? What are the indicators of vulnerability to Radicalisation?

Brooke Weston Academy has a statutory duty under The Counter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 and the statutory Prevent Guidance 2015 to have due regard to the need to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism. Extremism is defined as vocal or active opposition to fundamental values of our society, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. Radicalisation is defined as the act or process of encouraging extremist views or actions in others, including forms of extremism leading to terrorism. There are a number of behaviours which may indicate a child is at risk of being radicalised or exposed to extremist views which could include becoming distant or showing loss of interest in friends and activities, as well as possession of materials or symbols associated with an extremist cause.

Staff are expected to be vigilant in protecting pupils from the threat of radicalisation and to refer any concerns to a Designated Safeguarding Lead. Staff will receive appropriate training to ensure that they have the knowledge and confidence to identify pupils at risk, challenge extremist ideas and know where and how to refer concerns.

Key Points:

1. Radicalisation refers to the process by which a person comes to support terrorism and forms of extremism leading to terrorism.
    
2. Extremism is defined by the Government in the Prevent Strategy as:
   Vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. We also include in our definition of extremism calls for the death of members of our armed forces, whether in this country or overseas.
    
3. Extremism is defined by the Crown Prosecution Service as: The demonstration of unacceptable behaviour by using any means or medium to express views which:
   • Encourage, justify or glorify terrorist violence in furtherance of particular beliefs;
   • Seek to provoke others to terrorist acts;
   • Encourage other serious criminal activity or seek to provoke others to serious criminal acts; or
   • Foster hatred which might lead to inter-community violence in the UK.
4. There is no such thing as a "typical extremist": those who become involved in extremist actions come from a range of backgrounds and experiences, and most individuals, even those who hold radical views, do not become involved in violent extremist activity.
    
5. Students may become susceptible to radicalisation through a range of social, personal and environmental factors. It is known that violent extremists exploit vulnerabilities in individuals to drive a wedge between them and their families and communities. It is vital that school staff are able to recognise those vulnerabilities.
    
6. Indicators of vulnerability include:
   • Identity Crisis - the student / pupil is distanced from their cultural / religious heritage and experiences discomfort about their place in society;
   • Personal Crisis - the student / pupil may be experiencing family tensions; a sense of isolation; and low self-esteem; they may have dissociated from their existing friendship group and become involved with a new and different group of friends; they may be searching for answers to questions about identity, faith and belonging;
   • Personal Circumstances - migration; local community tensions; and events affecting the student / pupils’ country or region of origin may contribute to a sense of grievance that is triggered by personal experience of racism or discrimination or aspects of Government policy;
   • Unmet Aspirations - the student / pupil may have perceptions of injustice; a feeling of failure; rejection of civic life;
   • Experiences of Criminality - which may include involvement with criminal groups, imprisonment, and poor resettlement / reintegration;
   • Special Educational Need - students / pupils may experience difficulties with social interaction, empathy with others, understanding the consequences of their actions and awareness of the motivations of others.
7. However, this list is not exhaustive, nor does it mean that all young people experiencing the above are at risk of radicalisation for the purposes of violent extremism.
    
8. More critical risk factors could include:
   • Being in contact with extremist recruiters;
   • Accessing violent extremist websites, especially those with a social networking element;
   • Possessing or accessing violent extremist literature;
   • Using extremist narratives and a global ideology to explain personal disadvantage;
   • Justifying the use of violence to solve societal issues;
   • Joining or seeking to join extremist organisations; and
   • Significant changes to appearance and / or behaviour;
   • Experiencing a high level of social isolation resulting in issues of identity crisis and / or personal crisis.

Ngage offers a free and non-judgmental support service to young people living in Northamptonshire
Our support can be accessed by any young person aged 10 - 18 years old who is at risk of using drugs and or alcohol or is already using drugs and or alcohol. 

Telephone: 01604 633848
E-mail: YPNorthamptonshire@aquarius.org.uk

Links to further information and a referral form can be found in the downloads section at the bottom of this page.

Brooke Weston Academy is part of a jointly run operation between Northamptonshire County Council, Northamptonshire Police and our school, the national name for this process is Operation Encompass. Encompass has been set-up to help schools to provide support to children who may have been affected by incidents of domestic violence. We know that children can be significantly physically or emotionally harmed when they are involved in, present or witness to domestic abuse.  

Under this scheme the school will receive notification from the County Council following any domestic incident that a child at their school may have been affected by. 
The staff members identified on this page are identified as Key Adults who will receive this information. 

They have received guidance from Northamptonshire County Council to allow them to use the information that has been shared, in confidence to make sure that the right support is available for children and their families.  

We are keen to offer the best support possible to our pupils and we believe this is going to be extremely beneficial for all those involved.   

If you are worried about yourself or a friend then you can seek advice and guidance from Northamptonshire Domestic abuse Service provides support for the victims of Domestic Abuse using the link below.

NDAS https://www.ndas.co/i-need-help

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger please call the police straight away on 999 

What to do if I am worried about myself or someone I know?

• Tell an adult you trust
• Make a report using the contact form above
• Report any crime anonymously to Fearless.org

If you or someone you know are in immediate danger please call the police straight away on 999 

If you need additional guidance and don’t know where to go call childline on 0800 1111

Sometimes things can be tough and there is no shame in needing a little help sometimes.

If you or someone you know is struggling please speak to someone.

The links below will take you to experts who can guide you when things feel too tough.

Don’t forget ZUMOS remains available to you all 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Zumos can offer daily well-being advice and signposting, email a worry or problem to “Speak Out” and you will receive a personal reply advice and guidance in confidence

Please contact your form tutor if you need reminders about log on details.

• Zumos
• Camhs Live
• Shout 85258
• Service Six
• The Lowdown
• Childline 0800 1111
• "Talk Out Loud" About Mental Health
• Young Minds
• Every Mind Matters

NHS Northamptonshire Healthcare: For friendly, helpful advice, tex your school nurse on 07507 329 600.

This link takes you to government guidance and support for parents and carers to keep children and young people safe from online harm.

Home Activity packs

Think U Know and Childnet provide age-specific activities about online safety to do with your child at home in addition for guidance for you as a parent

Online Safety for Parents / Carers

NSPCC provides tips for parents on how to keep your child safe online.

National Online Safety has a free parental App that gives you access to access helpful guides including Parental Controls, Social Media Apps, Online Bullying, Online Relationships and Online Reputation.

Other Guidance for Parents / Carers

Think U Know and Internet Matters provide practical tips to help children stay safe online including age-specific issues, setting devices up safely and tools for reporting issues to relevant organisations. Net Aware provides a guide to all the latest social network, apps and games.

Further reading

• AppsolutelyApril.com - 10 Apps Teens are Using that Parents Need to Know
• Smart Social - App Guide for Parents and Teachers