Safeguarding Support Over The Holidays - Noremarsh Junior School

Support and Helplines over the Holidays

At Noremarsh, we know that the holidays may be a difficult time for some families. It’s a change in routine, money is expected to go further, and families can feel more alone and isolated over this period.

We are still here to support you during the holidays, even though we may not be seeing you face to face. You can access help in a number of ways, including the numbers below. We have also shared some top tips for families and children to keep safe over the holidays.

Keeping Safe Over Holidays

Children

Always tell an adult where you are going, what time you will be back and who you are going with.
Make sure an adult can always contact you.
Don’t go out and about by yourself – always make arrangements to meet up with someone.
If you are out at night when it is dark, stick to well-lit busy roads.
Spend time away from your device(s) – take regular breaks.
Check your privacy settings to make sure unwanted people can’t contact you (talk to an adult you know if you need help setting this up).
Take care when using internet‑enabled devices to speak with friends – make sure you don’t interact with strangers. Remember, a friend of a friend is still a stranger!

Parents

Think about using APPS that track/maintain location of devices used by your child (visit www.cyberstreetwise.com or www.getsafeonline.org for more information and support).