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Safeguarding, SEN, Health and wellbeing
| Police | Website for policing services and information |
| NSPCC | The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity, preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover. |
| Childline | Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards. |
| LCSS |
Website for the Early Help and the Locality Community Support Service (LCSS), which provides advice and guidance to support vulnerable children, young people and families within their community |
| Anxiety UK | A website ran by people with experience of living with anxiety, stress or anxiety-based depression, supported by a high-profile medical advisory panel. |
| Autism UK | A website with information on Autism for parents and carers |
| Domestic Slavery | Help and advice for victims of domestic slavery and advice on what to do if you suspect. |
| FGM Aware | Information, support and advice on FGM |
| Domestic Violence Helpline | The Freephone 24 Hour National Domestic Violence Helpline, run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge, is a national service for women experiencing domestic violence, their family, friends, colleagues and others calling on their behalf. |
| Re-Think Mental Illness | National mental health charity: information, services & a strong voice for everyone affected by mental illness - challenging attitudes and changing lives. |
| Mind Mental Health | A website which aims to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. |
| Self Harm Advice | SelfharmUK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self- harm, providing a safe space to talk and ask any questions about self harming. |
| Samaritans | Samaritans is a charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection that can lead to suicide |
| CAMHS | CAMHS helps young people who are finding it hard to cope with everyday life because of difficult feelings, behaviour or relationships |
| Think! | The website of the government's designated department for delivering road safety campaigns |
| NHS Oral Health | NHS website with advice on how to take care of teeth and gums |
Online safety, media and social media
| Think You Know | Thinkuknow is the education programme from the National Crime Agency's CEOP command. Thinkuknow aims to empowers children and young people aged 5-17 to identify the risks they may face online and know where they can go for support. |
| Ask About Games | This site answers questions parents and players have about video game age ratings, on how to play games safely and responsibly, and offers families helpful tips to ensure they get the most out of the games they enjoy together. |
| Common Sense Media | Common Sense Media improves the lives of kids and families by providing independent reviews, age ratings, & other information about all types of media. |
| CEOP | CEOP is a law enforcement agency and is here to help keep children and young people safe from sexual abuse and grooming online. |
| NSPCC - Netaware | Support from the NSPCC to help parents with online safety advice, to help protect children and help them recover from abuse. |
Parenting, school and family support
| Our Place | Free online parent courses. Enter the access code PURPLEBIN to gain free access. |
| Barnardos | Support from one the UK's largest children's charity. The children's services help children in poverty, support young carers and help families looking to foster or adopt a child. |
| Family Lives | Parenting and family support from Family Lives (formerly Parentline Plus) |
| Childcare Cost Help | Information about getting help with child care costs. |
| Parent View | Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school |
| Two websites supporting parents who are struggling to make the best decisions for their family during separation and divorce. | |
| Rainbow Trust | A charity providing support for families with a seriously ill child |
