Information for Parents

Internet Matters is a useful resource for parents which can support you to teach your child about how to use the internet safely at home. There is a one stop resource shop centre which tackles issues from social media and gaming to peer pressure and cyber bullying. Use the resource filters on the page to find the guidance you need.

Sheffield Domestic Abuse Co-ordination Team have a dedicated helpline and a range of services available to support people who are victims or survivors of domestic abuse.
Call the helpline:0808 808 2241 or visit https://sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse

IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. You can contact IDAS by phone on 08088082241, email on info@idas.org.uk or live chat which can be accessed via the IDAS website https://www.idas.org.uk

Sheffield City Council offer a housing solutions line which can provide advice, help and support for anyone who is homeless, could become homeless in the near future, or has a housing problem which they need help to resolve. Contact 0114 273 6306.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. They campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. For advice or guidance, call 0344 515 1515 between the hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

If you're worried about a child or young person, you can contact the NSPCC helpline for support and advice for free - call 0808 800 5000 or contact online www.nspcc.org.uk.

The NHS website offers advice for parents who are concerned about their child’s mental health. There is also the opportunity to search for support in your local area. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/camhs-information-for-parents-and-carers

If you are worried about a child or young person, Young Minds is able to offer a wealth of resources via their website and a helpline for parents to contact to talk in more details about their concerns. Telephone 08088025544 or visit https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents.

Carers Direct is for anyone who is looking after a family member who is ill or disabled or needs special help. It is part of the NHS website and offers information and advice. 

There is a phone number you can call to talk to someone on 0808 802 0202

Or you can visit their website on https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support/carers-assessment/#the-types-of-carer-support-available.

 Female Genital Mutilation is illegal, and a form of abuse, therefore should be dealt with quickly and seriously. FGM comprises all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

The NSPCC have a special helpline for anyone concerned about FGM, or anyone who has been affected by FGM. You can call them on 0800 028 3550 or email them directly on fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk 

If you are concerned that a child is at imminent risk of harm, or may leave the country for the purposes of FGM in the next 48 hours you can call the police on 999.
Where concerns are not imminent but are still serious, please call the Children's Helpdesk on 01452 426565

Forced Marriage is a crime in the UK and Freedom Charity play an instrumental role in supporting potential victims. If you require help, you can call their helpline on 0845 607 0133 or you can text for help, text the words 4freedom: to 88802. 

The Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) is a government initiative set up to support anyone who is worried about or is at risk of being forced into a marriage, or anyone who has already been forced to marry another person. A trained professional will give you free advice on what you can do next, and help you with finding a safe place to stay or stopping a visa if you have been forced to sponsor someone. You have the right to choose who you marry, when you marry or if you marry at all. 

Visit their website on https://www.gov.uk/stop-forced-marriage or call their support line Monday to Friday (9-5) on 0207 008 0151 or during out of work hours on 0207 008 1500 and ask for the global response centre. 

PREVENT is about safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. Information about PREVENT can be found by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/prevent-duty-guidance.

Educate against hate also provide a parent hub, full of resources to support you to educate your children. Visit https://educateagainsthate.com/parents.

Child sexual exploitation (CSE) happens when a young person is encouraged – or forced – to take part in sexual activity. It might be in exchange for presents, money, alcohol or simply emotional attention. Visit Barnardo’s for further information at https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/protecting-children/cse.

You can also visit the NSPCC website for further information and support in realtion to CSE at https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/child-sexual-exploitation. If you require advice you can also telephone 0808 800 5000.

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