Stay Safe (Safeguarding)
Find out how to Stay Safe
If you are aware of or suffer from any form of abuse, domestic violence, discrimination, neglect or if you think someone you know is being drawn into extremist activities, please call our Safeguarding Officer, Teresa Meredith on 01296 383470. Please quote ‘safeguarding’ and Teresa or one of the safeguarding team will call you back, or you can email adultlearningsafe@buckinghamshire.gov.uk.
Alternatively, call one of the agencies further down this page.
If someone is at risk of immediate harm, call the police on 999.
View or Print the
Stay Safe Poster
STAY SAFE 2020.pdfView or Print the
Suicide Let's Talk Poster
Suicide Let's Talk PosterView or Print the
Digital Ground Rules
Digital Ground Rules.pdfView or Print the
Supporting Your Mental Health
Supporting your mental health.pdfView or Print the
Physical Abuse Poster
Physical-Abuse-Poster.pdf
The Samaritans is a non-religious charity which offers a safe place for you to talk anytime you like about anything that is worrying you. Call free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Does your partner or family member stop you seeing your friends? Do they check where you have been Do they shout at you or threaten you?
Call the National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247. Free anytime, day or night.
If you see or hear something that could be terrorist related or if you are worried about a friend or family member, act on your instincts and call the police. Call 0800 789321.
Online Safety
Online Safety for Adults
Online Safety for Kids
NCSC Small Business Guide 1.2a InfographicCyber Security Guide by NCSC
Childrens-commissioners-office-digital-5-a-day.pdfDigital 5 A Day by the Children's Commissioner
LGfL-OS-Equipment-Ofcom-Safer-Smartphones.pdfSmart Phone Security from ICO
Other Useful Links
How to spot fake news:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/how-to-spot-fake-news-and-teach-kids-to-be-media-savvy
How to stay safe online in specific scenarios (like dating, buying a car, banking, etc.):
https://www.getsafeonline.org/
What to do if you're a victim of sextortion (an email which demands a ransom):
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/sextortion-scams-how-to-protect-yourself
What to do if you think your device has been hacked or has a virus:
https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/hacked-device-action-to-take
How to spot and avoid online scams: