01635 42129
Individual tours are now taking place for Reception 2025.
Please call the school office to arrange a visit with our Headteacher, Mr Steer. We look forward to welcoming you to FirTree School.
Safeguarding
We all have a duty of care towards the children and young people at Fir Tree. If at any time you have a concern about a child or young person, particularly if you think they may be at risk of abuse or neglect, it is your responsibility to share that concern about the safety or wellbeing of a child -please speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team.
Safeguarding Governor:
Mr William Johnson
Trinity School
Love Lane
Newbury
Berkshire
RG14 2DU
Tel: 01635 510500
Email: office@trinity.newburyacademytrust.org
This is not an exhaustive list but you may have become concerned as a result of:
The school has a policy on safeguarding children and young people which you can find, together with the local procedures to be followed by staff, in the school office and via the school website under policies.
If you have concerns regarding the actions of a member of staff you should:
If you have a concern about the Associate Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher you should share your concern with the Chair of Governors.
Useful Links
Berkshire West Safeguarding Children Partnership - scp
Link to County Lines Document 1 PDF here
Link to County Lines Document 2 PDF here
There are organisations you can contact for support
Free telephone number: 0800 1111
Or E mail via the website
Childline.org.uk
Calling the number above will connect you to a one to one counsellor, who you can talk to about your worries.
Youngminds.org.uk
If you need support in a crisis or just need to talk to someone Young Minds are there to offer support.
Parents Helpline 0808 802 5544
More online mental health support
This very useful site with advice on online apps like House Party and such topics as "Helping teenagers cope with lockdown".
More Here...
For parents and children worried about the way someone has been communicating with you online?
More here...
Free telephone number: 116 123
Or
Visit the website www.samaritans.org
The Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk anytime you like in your own way.
Report Harmful Content →
A new site, 'Reporting harmful online content' is provided by UK Safer Internet Centre and operated by SWGfL(South West Grid for Learning)
Net Aware →
The NSPCC's information about social networks. This gives you detailed information on various social networks, age limits for use (most have a 13+ minimum age) and the likelihood of finding various categories of unsuitable content.
ThinkUknow.co.uk →
A site created by CEOP the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre.
It includes a very helpful video guide for parents and carers.
Safer Internet Centre →
Information for parents about online safety.