BBIH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We place high expectations on all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We have policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Child Protection Policy.

• Provide staff with a framework to promote and safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people and ensure that they comply with their statutory responsibilities.
• Ensure consistent practice across the school Provide a caring, positive, safe and stimulating environment that promotes social, physical and moral development.
• Identify concerns swiftly and prevent them from escalating.
• Ensure that children who have unmet needs are supported appropriately by the Student Services and Pastoral teams Raise student awareness of child protection issues and equip students with the skills they need to remain safe.
• Provide an environment in which students feel safe, and in which bullying, discrimination and peer-on-peer abuse – online or offline– are not accepted and are dealt with quickly

Key Contacts

Shout – for support in a crisis

Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Shout is powered by a team of volunteers, who are at the heart of the service. We take people from crisis to calm every single day.

Fusion drug and alcohol support group for youths

NELFT provides an extensive range of integrated community and mental health services for people living in the London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest and community health services for people living in the south west Essex areas of Basildon, Brentwood and Thurrock. They also provide an Emotional Wellbeing Mental Health Service for children and young people across the whole of Essex.

The emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people

Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people

LGBTQ information about LGBTQ support groups in the area

Stonewall believe we’re stronger united, so they partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. Stonewall have laid deep foundations across Britain – in some of our greatest institutions – so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. They’re here to support those who can’t yet be themselves.

FFLAG support group for families and friends of lesbians and gays

FFLAG are a national voluntary organisation and registered charity dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay and bisexual daughters and sons

Providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress

Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom

Preventing abuse and helping those affected to recover

The NSPCC are the leading children’s charity fighting to end child abuse in the UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man. They help children who have been abused to rebuild their lives, protect those at risk, and find the best ways of preventing abuse from ever happening.

National domestic violence support group

Refuge is committed to a world where domestic violence is not tolerated and where women and children can live in safety.

Mind provides information and support about how to deal with mental health issues

Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

CAMHS child and adolescent assessment team

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides community health and mental health services across the north east London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest, and in Essex.

Support with sexual health and LGBT concerns for minority ethnic communities

NAZ offers a range of services for people to manage and maintain better sexual health.

Self harm awareness

SelfharmUK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what’s going on in your life. The site will tell you a bit about us as well as pointing you in the right direction if you need to contact them or find out more about their policies and procedures.

Guide for parents and carers of how to keep children safe online

Childnet’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the internet a great and safe place for children. They work directly with children and young people from the ages of 3 to 18 on a weekly basis, as well as parents, carers, teachers and professionals, finding out about their real experiences online, and the positive things they are doing as well as sharing safety advice.

Health information and advice for young people in London

Get sex tips and relationship advice along with general health articles, and information on local services with the NHS Go app