SAFEGUARDING AND PASTORAL CARE INFORMATION FOR PARENTS and carers
We would like to make sure that families feel supported in school and also know how to access support from outside agencies.
In the event of an immediate and emergency safeguarding situation, please notify the Designated Safeguarding Team on the e-mail below
DSL Team: safeguarding@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk
This is forwarded to the safeguarding team Mrs C O'Shea, Mrs L Rowland Smith and Miss A Dann
You may also contact:
Mrs C O'Shea: head@st-michaels.e-sussex.sch.uk Designated Safeguarding Lead
In an immediate and emergency safeguarding situation, families should contact the following:
East Sussex Social Services, Single Point of Advice (SPOA) team ( for families living in East Sussex)
01323 464222
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Kent Social Services (for families living in Kent)
03000 41 11 11 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm)
03000 41 91 91 (outside of office hours – for emergencies only)
text relay 18001 03000 41 11 11 email: social.services@kent.gov.uk
Emergency Services
999 or 111, or visit the nearest A&E Department
In a mental health crisis
• Samaritans
Freephone 116 123 (free even from mobiles without credit)
• SHOUT – mental health support
text ‘Shout’ to 85258 for 24/7 crisis text support
• Papyrus (Hopeline) – for preventing Young Suicide and support for those affected by suicide
Call: 0800 068 41 41 or Text: 07786209697 or email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
• Childline – Between 9am and midnight: Call 0800 1111