Parent information
How do parents report a safeguarding concern?
If you suspect a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999.
Support available
Universal Support
- Tutor/ Head of Year
- Student Wellbeing HUB
- Breakfast Club
Targeted Support
Reading for Empowerment: Six-week reading intervention, where students will engage with specially selected books designed to evoke discussion and promote self-efficacy and personal empowerment.
Strengthening Minds: Offer exciting, interactive programmes that help engage, teach, and develop the mental wellbeing of young people. To visit their website click here.
“I Can” Project: Our "I Can" project is dedicated to supporting students who face similar challenges and barriers in their personal development. By identifying and addressing these common obstacles, we tailor our sessions to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and empowerment they need to succeed.
Each students needs are unique, and our approach reflects that. We offer flexible session formats, which can be one-time interventions or a series of up to six weekly sessions, depending on the individual requirements of each student. Our goal is to foster resilience, build confidence, and help all students realise their potential.
The "I Can" project takes a holistic approach to positively impact students’ mental health, wellbeing, aspirations, socialisation, and overall personal growth. Through this multifaceted approach, we strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA)
ELSA staff provide emotional and social support for students, helping them navigate challenges and reach their full potential at school.
ELSA can help with: Loss and bereavement, Emotional Literacy, Self-esteem, Social Skills, Friendship issues, Relationships, Managing strong feelings, Anxiety and worries, Bullying, Conflict, Emotional Regulation, Growth Mindset, Social and therapeutic stories, Problem solving.
School Counsellor - Tony Stuart
As a qualified integrative counsellor with 20 years of experience, I specialise in working therapeutically with young people and adults in various settings. I hold a 1st class BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling and Psychology and am a registered practitioner with the BACP.
My passion for helping disengaged youth has grown through my extensive work, including 10 years in youth offending services and 7 years in primary and secondary schools. I began my career as a bereavement counsellor and expanded my expertise to play therapy with Place2Be. Currently, I also teach counselling skills at Levels 3-4, sharing my psychoeducational knowledge and experience.
Working in schools has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges in educational settings and the diverse therapeutic needs of students. I use various models—psychodynamic, systematic, cognitive, and solution-focused—tailoring my approach to each student. I adopt a non-directive style for those who struggle to express emotions and a more directive method for those comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings.
School counselling addresses academic, career, and personal/social domains. Therapeutic support offers students a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their issues. My integrative approach helps students improve self-worth, self-esteem, confidence, and find a clearer sense of direction in life.
External Referrals
If we believe external support is required to support you, we will discuss this with you and your family before referring for additional support.
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
- Young Carers
- Prevent
- Police
- Health
- Safer London
How to report to Children's Social Services
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For Newham residents, a referral should be made to: Newham Local Authority Children’s Social Services (MASH)
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Newham can be found here. |
For Tower Hamlets residents, a referral should be made to: Tower Hamlets Local Authority Children’s Social Services (MAST)
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Tower Hamlets can be found here. |
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For Hackney residents, a referral should be made to: Hackney Children and Families Services Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Hackney can be found here. |
For Waltham Forest residents, a referral should be made to: Waltham Forest Children and Families Services Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Waltham Forest can be found here. |
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For Redbridge residents, a referral should be made to: Redbridge Children’s Social Care
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Redbridge can be found here. |
For Barking and Dagenham residents, a referral should be made to: LBBD Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
More information about safeguarding children and young people in Tower Hamlets can be found here. |
How to report radicalisation and extremism?
Further information about reporting concerns can be found on the Government, Action Counters Terrorism website. If you are worried about someone, call the ACT Early Support Line on 0800 011 3764, in confidence, to share your concerns with specially trained officers.
How to contact the LADO?
The Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) are Nick Pratt and Alex Mihu.
Tel: 0203 3733803 / 0203 3736706 / Email: lado@newham.gov.uk
How to contact Newham’s Virtual School?
The Newham Virtual School (NVS) provides support for every young person in care. Their main aim is to help looked after young people achieve the best educational, training and employment outcomes to become resilient and empowered adults able to make their best contribution to society. To contact Newham Virtual School email NVS@newham.gov.uk. For the contact details of the Virtual Schools in other London Boroughs please click Here.
Useful Links
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Advice to parents and carers on keeping children safe from abuse and harm |
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How do parents report a safeguarding concern?
If you suspect a child or young person is at immediate risk of harm, call the Police on 999.
