If You Are Worried

What to do if you are worried

Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) or neglect can have a damaging effect on a child’s physical and mental health, educational attainment and emotional well-being.  Some changes in a child’s behaviour may not necessarily indicate that a child is suffering abuse or neglect. In some cases those changes may be symptoms of a hidden disability, undiagnosed medical condition or a change in medication.

If you become concerned about:

  • Comments made by a child
  • Marks or bruising on a child
  • Changes in a child’s behaviour
  • Changes in a child’s appearance

Please report these concerns to one of our Safeguarding Leads. The team can be contacted by telephone: 01293 406940 or email: dsl@bpa-tkat.org.

You can also make an anonymous referral to West Sussex Integrated Front Door (IFD) on: 01403 22 99 00

If it is out of school hours and you need help straight away, contact Childline on the number below or click on the link to their website. 

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If you are under 18 and are worried about online sexual abuse, report it directly to the CEOP Safety Centre by clicking the button here:

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The following options are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, if your concern needs a response outside of school working hours:

  • If you feel someone is at immediate risk of significant harm please contact the Police on 999.
  • If you have non-urgent information, related to the wider community please contact the Police on 101.
  • If your concern is specific to a child or young person please phone 01403 229900 or email  WSChildrenServices@westsussex.gov.uk
  • If you are a child or young person you can speak with Childline on 0800 1111
  • If you are an adult worried about a child you can speak to a trained helpline counsellor with the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.
  • If you are a professional concerned about a child in the workplace you can speak to an NSPCC trained practitioner via their Whistleblowing Advice line on 0800 028 0285

If you have shared a concern with someone listed above other than the school, please inform a member of the School Safeguarding team as soon as possible.