In order to support our students and families during these challenging times, the Bexhill Academy website now has a section devoted to Covid-19. This will include updated support materials and letters as they are released. If you require any further information please contact office@bexhillacademy.org
At Bexhill Academy, our students are growing up in an increasingly complex world, living their lives seamlessly on and off line. This presents many positive and exciting opportunities, but also challenges and risks. Bexhill Academy recognises that these challenges and risks have increased as a result of the Covid national lockdown and the increased access to remote learning and social media. The use of the latest technology is actively encouraged at Bexhill Academy to support remote learning, but with this comes a responsibility to protect students, staff and the school community from abuse of the system, both in school and at home.
Online safety is an integral part of safeguarding. Accordingly, the Covid Online Safety Addendum policy is written in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ 2020 (KCSIE) and other statutory documents; it is designed to sit alongside the academy’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and our Online Safety Policy. Despite the changes as a result of the national lockdown, our policies are fundamentally the same with the addendums setting out some of the adjustments we are making in line with the altered arrangements and following advice from government and the local authority. These Addendums will be reviewed regularly as the nature of the pandemic and local or national responses that involve remote education, or government guidance on how we should operate, significantly changes. These policies can be viewed in the section below.
The Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) will take lead responsibility for any online safety issues and concerns and follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures. Information for parents/carers and students regarding online safety can also be found on our academy website.
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The COVID-19 Migrant Information Service is designed to provide information to migrants living in the UK about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the various ways the virus and the associated government responses could affect their lives
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Test and Trace Information for Parents and Guardians
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2 Day Deep Clean - School Closure 19 & 20 November 2020
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Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online?
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Jo Shiner, Chief Constable of Sussex Police, has shared a letter with some advice for parents and carers regarding the key measures around the coronavirus restrictions and where parents/carers can go for advice around keeping their children safe
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This is a new service funded by the Department for Education and run by Barnardos.
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Latest news from Stagecoach
Vodafone produce a regular, comprehensive ‘digital parenting’ magazine, that contains lots of helpful articles such as how parents can monitor their children’s online activity, or advice about cyber-crime and bullying. You can find the digital version, or order printed copies for your school, at http://vodafonedigitalparenting.co.uk/
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Information for Parents, Carers and anyone who works with Young People
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Parenting teenagers can be likened to a rollercoaster, with many ups and downs along the way. Some parents see changes in their teenager almost overnight whereas others may see a gradual change. Teenagers can also experience highs and lows through changes in their lives, both emotionally and physically. You may feel more anxious as your teen becomes more independent and it can become harder to give them advice. Parenting teenagers can be an enjoyable experience with a little bit of preparation and we offer a wealth of information on the different issues you might face.
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Information on help paying for childcare, including 1.Overview 2.Tax credits 3.Childcare vouchers 4.Support while you study 5.Free childcare and education for 2 to 4-year-olds
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Parents - We all want our children to live in a safe and loving environment so that they can grow up to become happy, confident adults. You will already know that your children can be vulnerable to risks both inside and outside the home, and will have taken steps to protect them so they can grow, learn and develop to their fullest potential.
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A hub of online safety resources for parents/carers and students with additional needs
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The purpose of the site is to provide the UK with a huge support network of counsellors and organisations, enabling those seeking help to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully help those students who may be feeling distressed, find some support. The site contains a wealth of information about mental health and useful articles written by qualified counsellors which will hopefully help them to realise that they are not alone and help is at hand. We are passionate about breaking the stigma of mental illness and believe everyone deserves happiness - this is what we wish for our visitors. If a student decides that they would like to speak to someone, they can contact a counsellor or organisation in their area in complete confidence. The site lists charities and organisations who offer their services free of charge and many counsellors also offer student concessions. If they decide they wish to contact a private counsellor, fees are quoted on their personal profiles alongside their qualifications and experience. To ensure the professionalism of our website, all counsellors have provided us with qualifications and insurance cover or proof of membership with a professional body
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The Department for Education is responsible for education and children’s services in England. We work to achieve a highly educated society in which opportunity is equal for children and young people, no matter what their background or family circumstances.
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Family Lives is a charity with over three decades of experience helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We know that many people play active roles in raising children, from dads and mums, grandparents, stepparents and non-resident parents. Our role is to support all of you to achieve the best relationship possible with the children that you care about, as well as supporting parenting professionals. We believe that happy children come from happy families and currently support families to improve the outcomes for over 1 million children each year.
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Information including Child Benefit - eligibility, claiming and when benefit stops and Having a Child, Parenting and Adoption - legal rights, parental rights and child maintenance
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In general, most young people, especially those under 16, trust their parents and will respond to any information and support you offer. However, as teenagers get older the culture gap may widen and communication may be more difficult. This does not mean you should not try. Before you do talk to your child about drugs, make sure you have accurate, up-to-date information about different types of drugs (explore our A-Z of drugs or FAQs) and make the time to have the conversation
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A-Z of information for Education and Learning
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Health Advice for Parents, for Kids, for Teens and Educators
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Free parenting support is available to any parent who wishes to access it. There is a variety of support and interventions available, ranging from light touch advice to specialist group-based programmes. Open for Parents (previously the Parenting Matters website) is an easy to use resource for parents who are looking for parenting advice or support in their local area. The website has useful information listed by age groups about common issues e.g. safety, nutrition, health, managing behaviour and mental health support as well as SEN/additional needs. The information will link parents to national and local sources of information and support
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This website, which is supported by the Home Office, aims to educate parents and carers about child abuse. There is lots of useful information for parents to access with contact details for other agencies they can contact should they have concerns. Please remember if you have a concern about any child at our school please talk to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Mrs Hillman)
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This pack provides you with the relevant resources and information to ensure your establishment is compliant with the new duties under the Counter Terrorism and Security Act 2015. The new duties are listed in sections 2 - 5 of this support pack
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Find schools and colleges in England and view school performance, characteristics, workforce, finance and Ofsted inspection outcomes.
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Most teenagers would like to talk to their parents or carer about relationships and sex. It might seem difficult, but here are a few ideas on how to start the conversation.
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Description : A list of commonly used social media sites and apps with a short description
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This is a website that people can access if they are worried about their own, or other people’s behaviour, both on and offline
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The internet is an amazing resource which enables children and young people to connect, communicate and be creative in a number of different ways, on a range of devices. However, the internet is always changing, and being able to keep up to date with your children’s use of technology can be a challenge. You may sometimes feel that your children have better technical skills than you do, however children and young people still need advice and protection when it comes to managing their lives online.
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The Family Justice Young People’s Board developed a video called ‘Top Tips for Separating Parents’
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From April 2016, the Welfare Reform project will be changing. The name will change to the Welfare Benefits project and the services delivered will be funded by the two Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCG’s) covering Hastings and Rother and Eastbourne, Hailsham and Seaford. The project will no longer cover High Weald, Lewes and Havens CCG.
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It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.
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Do you Dare to Care?..........Find Out More
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An Information and Support page, run by Women’s Aid, for young people who have experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse
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Support for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure of their sexuality
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An NHS service providing support to young people (aged 14-35) struggling with their mental health
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Increasing awareness and access to support for anyone under 25 affected by OCD
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Empowering young people to make informed choices about their mental health and wellbeing
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Young Minds have created a useful 'Supporting Parents Helpfinder'. By answering six questions, parents can find out how to support their child's mental health during the pandemic (and beyond).
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We're Time to Change - With your help we can change the stigma and discrimination experienced by people with mental health problems
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Voice Collective is a UK-wide, London-based project that supports children and young people who hear voices, see visions, have other ‘unusual’ sensory experiences or beliefs
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Young Minds have created a useful poster highlighting ways to give support to children when they have angry feelings or outbursts and may help families start a conversation and talk about each other’s feelings.
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Take some time in 2021 to join the East Sussex parenting team and other local parents in fun and interesting online sessions.
Active Sussex have teamed up with REBOOT, providing young people and their families access to local sports and activities, directly into their own homes. They offer a variety of online sessions to suit different interests and abilities that are FREE to access.
East Sussex County Council’s specialist family service, SWIFT, have produced two documents related to the use of pornography by young people. The first is an information leaflet for parents/carers, with advice on how to talk to their children about pornography. The second is a leaflet for teenagers.
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Safeline is a specialised charity working to prevent sexual abuse and to support those affected in their recovery
A toolkit of resources for parents and carers produced by East Sussex Public Health that focuses on a wide range of topics including accidental poisoning, burns & scalds, fire & electrical safety, choking, and safer sleep.
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Care for the Carers' Teen Talk counselling service has expanded to provide support young carers living anywhere in East Sussex
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A national charity with a social purpose to inform, educate and safeguard young and vulnerable people, helping them build resilience and understand the potential harms caused by gambling and gaming
