The Department for Education has commissioned the NSPCC to establish a dedicated independent helpline for people who have experienced abuse in education. The Report Abuse in Education helpline comes after a high number of anonymous testimonials were submitted to the Everyone’s Invited website, documenting abuse in all types of schools, colleges, and universities.
The helpline went live on 1 April 2021, and will provide both children and adults who have experienced sexual abuse in schools with support and advice, including onward action such as contacting the police if they wish to.
The helpline will also provide support to parents and professionals.
Anyone who gets in touch through this dedicated helpline will also be signposted to other relevant support services available, including Childline, which provides ongoing support and counselling to children and young people.
The dedicated and confidential NSPCC helpline – Report Abuse in Education can be reached on 0800 136 663 or by email at help@nspcc.org.uk.
Please share these details with children, young people, parents and carers, schools and other partner organisations in your area:
All audiences, including parents and professionals – please share these posts through your own social media platforms:
Children and young people – please our Instagram posts with the children and young people you work with:
Schools and other professionals:
- You can also follow @NSPCCLearning on Twitter which will share information and resources to support practitioners to tackle sexual abuse in education.
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