Parent Support Signposting
Dear Parents and Carers,
As we approach the end of term and start of the festive season, we would like to remind everyone about the importance of staying safe and knowing where to access family support if needed.
Safeguarding Contact
During the Christmas Break if you have any safeguarding concerns, you can contact our school safeguarding team via the dedicated email address. It is monitored throughout holiday periods.
Safeguarding in the Community
If you are concerned about a child in East Sussex, please call the Single Point of Advice (SPOA) on 01323 464222. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.
Safeguarding signposting
Mental Health and Well being Support
- Sussex Mental Health Line: 0800 0309 500 (24/7, freephone)
- Shout Sussex Text Service: Text SUSSEX to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 support
- Samaritans: 116 123 (freephone) / samaritans.org
- Mind: 0300 123 3393
- YoungMinds Parent helpline: 0808 802 5544
Cost of Living & Food Support
- Old Town Community Fridge Victoria Baptist Church, Eldon Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1UE every Wednesday, from 8.30am – 10am.
- Hailsham Community Fridge: Open to all, no referral needed https://www.passitoncommunityhub.com/community-fridge
- https://victoriabaptist.org.uk/church-life/community-fridge
- Too Good To Go App: Access discounted food and reduce waste https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us
- Christians against poverty https://victoriabaptist.org.uk/midweekgroups/christians-against-poverty/ 0800 328 0006
Housing Support
https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/children-families/family-support/housing-money
Domestic Abuse Support
- East Sussex Domestic Abuse Service: 0300 323 9985
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
- Respect - Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010 327
- Victim Support Sussex: 0808 168 9274
- East Sussex Refuges: 07795 968400
Child on Parent Violence Support
Capa First Response: https://www.capafirstresponse.org
We wish all our families a safe and happy holiday. We look forward to welcoming your children back to school on Monday 5th January 2026.
