Parents / Carers Information

Online Safety and Technology

There are many examples of ways children can be exposed to danger and risk online without proper supervision and guidance

Worried about a child’s mental health?

Mental Health is a serious issue with around 1 in 10 children having a diagnosable mental health condition

Worried about bullying?

We work proactively to prevent all forms of bullying and work with pupils and parents to educate and support all issues around this issue

Child Exploitation

The NSPCC defines child criminal exploitation as “child abuse where children and young people are manipulated and coerced into committing crimes”

Worried about Money?

You may be facing an unexpected change in circumstances, or things could have been building up for a while. Help is available from BCP.

Body worries and Instagram

Addressing the Pressure to be Perfect toolkit – for parents. Explore to support young people

Domestic Violence and Alerts

Longspee Academy work with the Police via Children’s services to be alerted that a domestic abuse incident has occurred at the home of a child

Worried about drugs and alcohol?

As part of our curriculum we educate pupils about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. For advice and guidance please visit the FRANK website

Choosing an Activity Provider

The Poole Family information directory has guidance for parents about questions to ask when looking for a club or activity for their child

Pan-Dorset Safeguarding Children Partnership

The PDSCP has a role in ensuring the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements in Dorset

Preventing Terrorism and Radicalisation (Prevent)

Terrorism can occur anywhere in the world with atrocities carried out in support of various ideologies.

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Female genital mutilation refers to procedures that intentionally alter or cause injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons