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Students Accessing Support
We enjoy a positive, supportive and nurturing community at Colyton Grammar School, but there will be times when students need extra support. Here are links to some useful external resources.
Safeguarding:
If you have any urgent safeguarding or child protection concerns you can contact the Devon MASH directly on:
0345 1551071 If you have an immediate concern for the safety or welfare of a child please call 999 or report any non-emergency concerns to the police via 101.
Mental Health:
Action East Devon Support Groups
Young MindsNHS InformNHS mental health information and support
Domestic abuse / violence:
Childline
If you or anyone else is in immediate danger phone 999
Bereavement:
Balloons CharityChild Bereavement UKHope AgainMosaic Family Support
LGBTQ+
Space Youth Project X- PloreProud2Be2BUIntercom Trust
Online-Safety:
All social media apps and websites have a report to service function and blocking tools. Use these functions if you receive any offensive / upsetting messages or images online.
Rape and Sexual Abuse:
National – Post-16 Rape and Sexual Abuse Line
Devon – Devon Rape Crisis and sexual abuse services
Dorset – Sexual Trauma and Recovery Service
Somerset – Rape and sexual abuse support
Sexual Health
Confidential counselling and practical support
Swish NHS Sexual Health Dorset
Pregnancy
Drugs and Alcohol Abuse:
YSmart Turning PointDorset – EDAS UKFRANK
Eating Disorders:
Beat Eating Disorders (link to 1-1 webchat)Eating Disorders Devon Dorset NHSSWEDA
School Nurse:
Text any question and receive a response within 24 hours.
Chat Health Messaging Service - School Nurse The school nurse can help to support you with questions relating to… healthy eating, puberty, relationships, sleeping, exam stress, sexual health, alcohol, smoking, drugs, self-harm, bullying, mental health and friendships.
You will not be asked to give your name but you may choose to do so. Information may be visible to other members of the school nursing team. If the school nurse is concerned for your safety they may pass your information to another service; they will attempt to contact your first.
