Useful Links and Publications

Advisory Centre for Education (ACE)- A national charity that has been advising parents and carers of children aged 5-16.

Children's Society

Childline- This website has information and support on a whole range of issues.

Harvard Research on early child development

Family Lives- Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life.

Nice- Quick reference guide- When to suspect child maltreatment

NSPCC Helplines

Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) - RCGP Safeguarding Children and Young People Toolkit (revised 2009).

Safe Network - Safe Network, a project of the NSPCC and Children England was set up to help keep children safe when taking part in activities outside the home.

SupportLine- SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue.

teacher.tv - Provides professionals with practical support, advice and guidance.

The Hideout - Women's Aid have created this space to help children and young people to understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action.

This is abuse - Information and support if you are worried about abuse in your relationship.

Trauma and Abuse Support Centre- help for adults sexually abused in childhood

Womens Aid

Updated - Working Together to Safeguard Children (2013)

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre -Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children

Chatdanger- a site all about the potential dangers on interactive services online like chat, IM, online games, email and on mobiles.

Childnet- Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.

Click Clever, Click Safe- gives you a guide to help you enjoy the internet safely.

BeatBullying- Help and support from online mentors and counsellors.

Digizen.org -'The Digizen website provides information for educators, parents, carers, and young people. It is used to strengthen their awareness and understanding of what digital citizenship is.'

Kidsmart- A great resource provides information on a variety of online resources to help keep you safe

Thinkuknow

Bullying UK- provides help and reliable information on a variety of bullying issues.

Beatbullying works with children and young people across the UK to provide them with all important opportunities to make positive and lasting changes to their lives and outlook

Kidscape- provides helpful advice and information to prevent and tackle bullying

Red Balloon

Safe Network - Safe Network, a project of the NSPCC and Children England was set up to help keep children safe when taking part in activities outside the home.

The Anti Bullying Network

"I thought I was the only one.The only one in the world" (November 2012)

What to do if youre worried a child is being abused? (2006)
‘Please read this document in conjunction with the Northamptonshire Thresholds and Pathways’

DHR - Statutory Guidance for the conduct of Domestic Homicide Reviews

Supporting Children and Young People who Self-Harm - Guidelines for School Staff