Safeguarding

Altrincham College aims to create and maintain a safe learning environment where all children and adults feel safe, secure and valued and know they will be listened to and taken seriously. Everyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play in safeguarding children.

Below we have provided some useful information and links for parents and carers to take a look at.

A copy of our Safeguarding policy is available under the policies section of the website.

	NetAware Your guide to the Social Networks your children use. Stay up to date and keep your child safe in todays digital world: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/
	PACE- Parents against child sexual exploitation. PACE works alongside parents and carers of children who are at risk of being sexually exploited by perpetrators external to the family: http://www.itsnotokay.co.uk/parents/pace/
	Self Harm There are many reasons why children and young people try to hurt themselves. It is important to spot signs as soon as possible and do everything we can to help: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/self-harm/
	Online Safety The internet is amazing. Children and young people can play, learn, create and connect in a whole world of exciting possibilities. The digital world is changing all the time, the link below gives you tools and advice to help keep your children safe online: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/self-harm/ We also have a dedicated E-Safety information page on our website: http://www.altrinchamcollege.com/page/?title=Online+and+eSafety+Advice&pid=330
	Sexting How to talk to children about the risks of sexting, and what you can do to protect them: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/sexting/

 The link below contains a guide to support parents/carers:

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/parents-guide-to-support-a-z/