We all get triggered, and it's okay.

First of all, we ask you to pause, relax, and take some deep breaths.

You've landed here because something in the material triggered a reaction in you. This is entirely normal and not something to worry about. There'll be many others in this same position as you and we've got your back.

You are in great hands, we promise. Please take 3 minutes of self-care and listen to this video, before scrolling down to access a suite of resources and next steps that are available to you.

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We have lots of resources ready and waiting for you...

Stonewall UK – Stonewall has a range of resources around equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting and inclusive workplace.

Mencap UK – Mencap have a range of resources on relationships and sex ensuring learners with Special educational needs or disabilities are not left behind.

Equality act 2010 – link to the government website for the equality act 2010, with references to the 9 protected characteristics of the act.

Prince's Trust – LGBTQIA+ Resources including: -

The Beaumont Society – offering help and support to the Transgender community.

Gender Intelligence - dedicated to increasing awareness of trans community issues especially for young people aged 8-25

LGBT Foundation - (formerly the LGF), believes in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential and works to ensure LGBT voices are heard and their needs are met.

LGBT Health and Wellbeing - are a unique community initiative that promotes the health, wellbeing, and equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Scotland. They provide support, services, and information to improve health and wellbeing.

 London Friend - aim is to improve the health and mental well-being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered people (LGBT) in and around London

Switchboard - provide help and advice for LGBT people. Contact them to find details of local services.

NSPCC – a range of resources around safeguarding children and child protection

.GOV Website – safeguarding children – detailed information around preventing neglect and abuse, the right to choose, child abuse concerns, sexual exploitation, childhood neglect.

Also covers online safety and drugs advice.

If you have a safeguarding issue you would like to report then you can email our safeguarding Team directly on Safeguardingteam@impactfutures.co.uk  all our designated safeguarding officers are also qualified Mental Health First Aiders.

You can find our Safeguarding and prevent policy here  IF/TCC Safeguarding and Prevent Policies

National Domestic abuse helpline – 0808 2000 247

Website National domestic abuse website

Domestic Abuse – How to Help - Government Advice  Find out how to help if someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse

How to protect children from domestic abuse NSPCC

Domestic Abuse - Victim Support

What is Learner-On-Learner abuse?  -  Ofsted

Formerly Parent line Plus – Providing early targeted support and crisis support for families 0808800 2222 - Family Lives Website

Whatever you are going through a Samaritan will face it with you .  They are there 24 hours a day 365 days a year – Call free on 116 123.

Also, via email - Jo@samaritans.org

Write them a letter – Freepost Samaritans Letter

Self Help App - Launch the App

If you think you need medical help right now, 111 online or via phone can help and tell you what to do next.  111 Online

If your symptoms are serious or a medical emergency, you should always dial 999.

Women’s aid is a grassroots federation working together to provide life-saving services in England and build a future where domestic abuse is not tolerated.

Women's Aid

NSPCC - Keeping children safe online – We all have a part to play in keeping children safe online. Find out how with online guides from.

UK Safer Internet CentreHelping children and young people stay safe online. Resources, professional online safety helpline, hotline, report harmful content, revenge porn helpline.

Childnet – Helping make the internet a great and safe place for Children and Young Adults, Teachers and professionals, Parents and Carers, Young People, Resources, Blog Advice and guidance.

Bullying Hotline

UK Council for Internet Safety

 

SENDIASS - The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) offer information, advice and support for parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This service is also offered directly to young people.

Under the Children & Families Act (2014) it is a legal requirement that all Local Authorities have a SEND IAS Service and KIDS provide a number of these services across the country.

Children and families act 2014.  Legislation. Under the Act, councils have to find out which children and young people in their area might have special educational needs, and which have a disability. The Act says things about the help children and parents can get from health care services and social care services, as well as help in education.

Young persons guide to the Children and Families act 2014 -   YP guide

Send code of practice 2015., 2021 (Update)  Send code of practice

Childline  0800 1111

Amnesty International - A global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally.  Campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

British Red Cross – How they support refugees, Asylum Seekers and vulnerable migrants.

Police UK – A single resource national website for policing in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Support services, Advice and guidance, Performance and how the UK is policed.

TCM Group – A single solution to almost every single complaint, quarrel, disagreement, and feud at work.

CIPD – Dealing with bullying and workplace conflict.

ACAS – If you’re treated unfairly at work or being bullied.

KCSIE – Keeping children safe in education – Statutory guide for schools and colleges

AGE UK – There for older people that need them.  Whatever the situation.

 

Able Futures – Support for Mental health at work.  Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Bereavement, Mental Wellbeing, Sleep, Eating and Drinking, Seasonal Affective Disorder, Apprenticeship provider and employer resources.

 

Beat – UK leading eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the eating disorder association.  Mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

Eating disorders – Information, advice, and guidance:  NHS

 

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) - Explains what it is possible causes, treatment and access to support.   MIND

 

ADHD UK – Created for people with ADHD by People with ADHD, Advice, support, information, self-assessment tool and diagnosis pathway page.

 

Autism UK – Changing attitudes towards Autism, advice, information, and guidance. Education and children’s services, adult services, diagnostic services, Employment advice, Professional development, and best practice.

 

 RNID – National hearing loss charity, making life fully inclusive for deaf people and those with hearing loss

RNIB – National Sight loss charity, helping with living wish sight loss, careers advice and help with cost of living

 

NCA (National Crime Agency) – Modern slavery and human trafficking advice.

Childline – Information, advice and guidance around bullying, abuse, safety, and the law, also advice on forced marriage   0800 1111.

Anti-Terrorism Hotline – 0800 789 321

 

As well as the information and guidance contained here you can always speak to your Line Manager if you feel able to, or contact us for a chat.

We hope you have found the resource you need, and that this moment of self-reflection has helped you. Let's wrap things up with this video.

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