Out of School Support

We understand that the responsibility to safeguard students doesn't stop whilst the school is closed. If you have any concerns about the welfare of a child during a school closure, please contact one of the following agencies.

For a child at risk of harm, being treated badly or not cared for adequately:

Contact the Staffordshire Integrated Front Door service by phoning 0300 111 8007 and select option 1.

If you need a contact outside of opening hours, please contact the Emergency Duty Team by phoning 0345 604 2886.

If a child is likely to suffer immediate harm, please call 999 without hesitation

For young adults struggling with mental health:

• Text SHOUT to 85258 to contact the Shout textline
• Call HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 or the NHS on 111 and select option 2
• Contact Childline by using 1-2-1 chat or calling 0800 1111
• Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
• Call the NHS Crisis line for mental health emergencies - 0800 0328 728 option 1, line is open 24/7

Financial Support for Families:

Citizens Advice Staffordshire – Debt, benefits, budgeting
0808 278 7874

Step Change Debt Charity – Free debt advice
0800 138 1111

Leek and District Food Bank - https://leekdistrict.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/