Safeguarding

Safeguarding

At Priory school we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students.  We will ensure that children are safe, feel safe and are helped to learn to be safe. 

Miss Howells Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Assistant Headteacher: Personal Development & Welfare
Mrs Iveson  Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) Safeguarding Manager

For any Safeguarding concerns out of hours please contact:

SPoA (Single Point of Advice) on 01323 464 222 Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Out of hours, with serious concerns that cannot wait until the next working day, contact the Emergency Duty Service 01273 335 906 or 01273 335 905 Monday to Thursday 5pm to 8.30am and Fridays, weekends and bank holidays after 4.30pm to 8.30am.

Email: 0-19spoa@eastsussex.gov.uk

Parent Forum - Safeguarding presentation 23rd November 2023

Online safety

The school believes that it is vital to give parents and carers access to useful resources so that they can help keep their children safe online.  Online safety is a safeguarding issue rather than a technical issue - it is more about parenting and communication skills than technology.  Please click here to read more about online safety at Priory.  

The Wellbeing Hub from Teen Tips 

Ensuring the wellbeing of our students is a top priority at Priory School. That's why we're excited to offer you complimentary access to The Wellbeing Hub, crafted by Teen Tips, renowned experts in child and adolescent mental health.

What is The Wellbeing Hub? An interactive online portal tailored to meet your child's social and emotional needs, providing invaluable resources and support for our entire school community. Watch a welcome video here.

Register now: Simply click on the link, and you will be asked to set up an account and will receive a welcome email. Once you have registered, you can access all materials.

Your Membership Benefits:

· Monthly webinars featuring expert-level speakers on various topics

· Complete Parenting Teens and Parenting 2-12’s audio & video courses

· Weekly resources: podcasts, articles, tips, and more

· Monthly live Q&A with a child & adolescent psychotherapist

· Career Advice: articles, tips, and the Inspiring Futures podcast series

· Q&A library

· Self-Care: The A to Z of wellbeing, Your Stories, Talking Points

· Access to specialist help and support

For any access queries, contact the team at info@teentips.co.uk.  We are really pleased to be able to provide this enhanced level of pastoral support. We hope you find The Wellbeing Hub beneficial for your family and we welcome your feedback.

Health and Wellbeing

Below are links to external information and advice on a variety of issues. The aim is to:

•    Provide parents with practical advice, guidance and support on areas of concern that sometimes cause anxiety or stress when supporting their teenager.
•    Provide students with practical advice on how to support themselves and where to seek additional support.

Some of the links are to websites that provide their own advice and guidance; other links are to articles that may be of interest that are linked to the subject matter.

Anxiety

Bullying

Caring for someone

Drinking and drugs

Eating disorders

General wellbeing and advice

Good diet and nutrition

Health and wellbeing

Health During Lockdown

Mental health, resilience and mindfulness

Online safety

Radicalisation

Self-Harm

Sexual health, sexuality and puberty

Exams stress