Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Safeguarding and the wellbeing of our students are at the heart of everything we do at Blackpool Skills Academy. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and we encourage students, parents, carers, staff and professionals to raise any concern about the safety or welfare of a child or young person as soon as possible.
You do not need to be certain that something is wrong before sharing a concern. Small pieces of information can sometimes help us build a fuller picture and ensure that the right support is put in place at the right time.
Report a Safeguarding Concern
If you have a concern about the safety, wellbeing or welfare of a student, you can use the safeguarding referral form below.
You can also contact our safeguarding team directly:
Safeguarding email: safeguarding@blackpoolskillsacademy.co.uk
School telephone: 01253 759854
Out-of-hours safeguarding contact: 07917 291852
All concerns are taken seriously and handled sensitively in accordance with the School's safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Our Safeguarding Team
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL): Carley Spencer-Hodge
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL): David Hodge
If you have a safeguarding concern, you can speak directly to a member of the safeguarding team when you are in School, telephone us, email the safeguarding address above or complete the referral form.
Immediate Safeguarding Concerns
If you believe that a child or young person is in immediate danger, call 999.
If you are worried about the welfare of a child and need to contact Children's Social Care directly, you can contact:
Blackpool Council Children's Social Care
During office hours: 01253 477299
Out of hours Emergency Duty Team: 01253 477600
You do not need permission from Blackpool Skills Academy to contact Children's Social Care or the Police if you believe a child may be at risk.
Safeguarding Policies
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, together with our wider safeguarding policies and procedures, can be found within the Key Information section of this website.
Our safeguarding arrangements reflect current statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing Support Directory
This directory provides students, parents and carers with details of local and national organisations that can provide additional support with mental health, wellbeing, safeguarding, domestic abuse, substance misuse, housing, financial difficulties, bereavement, online safety and family support.
Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
CAMHS
Specialist NHS mental health support for children and young people.
Phone: 0800 121 776
Kooth
Free online mental health and wellbeing support for young people.
Visit Kooth
YoungMinds
Mental health information and support for young people and parents.
Visit YoungMinds
Compass Bloom
Early mental health and emotional wellbeing support working with schools and young people.
SHINE
Mental health support for children and young people in schools.
Samaritans
Free emotional support, 24 hours a day.
Phone: 116 123
Visit Samaritans
NHS Mental Health
Information and advice about mental health and accessing support.
Visit NHS Mental Health
Crisis and Emergency Support
Emergency Services
Call 999 if someone is in immediate danger or there is an emergency.
NHS 111
Urgent health advice, including support where there is an urgent mental health concern.
Phone: 111
CASHER Crisis Team
Crisis support for children and young people accessed through local NHS children's mental health services.
Domestic Abuse Support
Fylde Coast Women's Aid
Support for people experiencing or affected by domestic abuse.
Helpline: 01253 596699
Visit Fylde Coast Women's Aid
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free confidential support.
Phone: 0808 2000 247
Drug and Alcohol Support
Horizon Young People's Service
Drug and alcohol support for young people in Blackpool.
Phone: 01253 205157
Visit Horizon
Talk to FRANK
National information and advice about drugs.
Visit Talk to FRANK
Housing and Homelessness Support
Blackpool Council Housing Options
Housing and homelessness advice.
Phone: 01253 477760
Streetlife
Support and accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25.
Phone: 01253 294477
Visit Streetlife
Homeless Action
Supported accommodation and homelessness services.
Visit Homeless Action
Shelter
National housing and homelessness advice.
Visit Shelter
Food and Financial Support
Blackpool Food Bank
Emergency food support.
Phone: 01253 358842
Visit Blackpool Food Bank
Street Angels
Community support including food and essential supplies.
Visit Street Angels
Blackpool Council Cost of Living Support
Information about financial help and cost of living support.
Visit Blackpool Council
Bereavement Support
Child Bereavement UK
Support for bereaved children, young people and families.
Visit Child Bereavement UK
Winston's Wish
Bereavement support for children and young people.
Visit Winston's Wish
Online Safety and Exploitation
CEOP
Advice and reporting for online sexual abuse and exploitation.
Visit CEOP
NSPCC
Safeguarding and online safety advice for children, parents and carers.
Visit NSPCC
Internet Matters
Guidance for parents and carers about children's online safety.
Visit Internet Matters
Youth and Community Support
Blackpool Youth Services
Youth activities, programmes and support for young people across Blackpool.
The Mix
Information and support for people under 25 covering mental health, relationships, money and wellbeing.
Visit The Mix
Young Carers Support
Information and support for young people who help care for a family member.
Visit Carers Trust
SEND and Family Support
Blackpool Local Offer
Information for children and young people with SEND and their families.
Visit Blackpool Local Offer
Contact
Information and support for families with disabled children.
Visit Contact