If you are worried about the welfare of a child at Lancaster High School you can ring
01524 32636 and ask to speak to a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
You can also report any concerns regarding unpleasant or bullying behaviours to our Anti-Bullying text line 07930 995 456, email antibullying@lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk or the QR code above.
Concerned about a child? You can also call 0300 123 6720 or out of hours 0300 123 6722. If you think a child is in immediate danger – don't delay call the police on 999
please click on any of the links below for further help, support and advice.
If you are worried about a child’s welfare:
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Contact the NSPCC helpline |
If you are worried about inappropriate image of video content of your child online:
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Contact Report - Remove |
If you are worried about a child’s mental health:
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Themix.org.uk |
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Mentalhealth.org.uk |
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NHS Crisis Line |
This May Help
This May Help has been created for parents and carers to help manage their child’s mental health.
The subjects covered on this website have been chosen by parents and carers just like you, and in consultation with young people who have gone through their own mental health issues. What helped them may also help you.
On each page you’ll find text for every topic along with more support films and links to other resources.
Papyrus:
For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide:
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Papyrus-uk.org |
FamilyLine:
Supporting adult family members via telephone, text, email and web chat. Family pressures can sometimes be difficult to manage without emotional support and guidance to help. Many people feel confused by what information is available or struggle to access services close to home.
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Family-action.org.uk |
Do you need support with:
• Helping a child or young person who is grieving
• Understanding the concept of loss in children and young people of different ages
• Recognising potential complicated grief.
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cruse.ork.uk |
Supporting Families
Our pastoral team at Lancaster High School know that the best outcomes for pupils are achieved when school and homework together sharing a consistent message with the young person. For further information and our early help offers, see our Supporting Families page: Supporting Families
LHS Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Lancaster High School fully recognises the contribution we can make to protect children from harm and to support and promote the welfare of all children who are pupils at our school. This policy applies to all stakeholders; this includes pupils, staff, parents, governors, volunteers, placement students and visitors.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY
County Lines
County lines is about city-based gangs expanding their illegal drugs businesses into new areas, often exploiting children in the process.
The 2018 Home Office Serious Crime Strategy states the NPCC definition of a County Line is a term used to describe gangs and organised criminal networks involved in exporting illegal drugs into one or more importing areas [within the UK], using dedicated mobile phone lines or other form of “deal line”. They are likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults to move [and store] the drugs and money and they will often use coercion, intimidation, violence (including sexual violence) and weapons.
Some signs to look out for include:
- An increase in visitors and cars to a house or flat
- New faces appearing at the house or flat
- New and regularly changing residents (e.g different accents compared to local accent
- Change in resident's mood and/or demeanour (e.g. secretive/ withdrawn/ aggressive/ emotional)
- Substance misuse and/or drug paraphernalia
- Changes in the way young people you might know dress
- Unexplained, sometimes unaffordable new things (e.g clothes, jewellery, cars etc)
- Residents or young people you know going missing, maybe for long periods of time
- Young people seen in different cars/taxis driven by unknown adults
- Young people seeming unfamiliar with your community or where they are
- Truancy, exclusion, disengagement from school
- An increase in anti-social behaviour in the community
- Unexplained injuries
If you are concerned about a child’s involvement or the possibility of a child’s involvement with County Lines, visit the below websites for more information and guidance on what to do. Alternatively talk to a safeguarding lead in school to discuss support.
https://eyes-open.co.uk/area/lancashire/
https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/drug-trafficking/county-lines
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Equality Objectives
Please click here to view our statement of equality objectives.
March Parent Read
In late March our local PCSO will visiting school to deliver presentations to pupils around exploitation, county lines and keeping safe in the community.
Please see below information about county lines. As always, if you have any concerns for your child or another young person please do not hesitate to contact school for support.
