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2012 Calendar and Annual Report 2012 Calendar and Annual Report

Safety Net 2012 Calendar

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Safety Net’s vision is to create communities across Brighton, Hove and Sussex that work together to keep children safe. We aim to ensure all children and young people are aware that they have the right to feel and be safe, and that they can get help when they need it.

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2012 Calendar and Annual Report2012 Calendar and Annual Report

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Safety Net is a local charity that works with communities to help keep children and young people safe at home, school and in their neighbourhoods across Brighton & Hove and Sussex county.

Early Help

The theme of our Calendar and Annual Report this year is Early Help; by this we mean how information and support can be provided to children, young people and families at an early point before things get too serious or reach crisis level. We have highlighted examples of the early help work we have delivered to children and young people experiencing bullying and low self-esteem, and to families who are going through tough times. We also show how our practical help can prevent harm to children through initiatives such as our home safety equipment scheme and the training and groups we run that give parents, children, volunteers and groups new skills and new opportunities to work together.We believe that there is untapped potential in communities to keep children safe and we continue to use the Protective Behaviours programme to underpin our work around this. Protective Behaviours is a useful framework that gives children, young people, families and communities the tools to improve safety for themselves and others.A big thank you to all of the children, young people and families who have worked with us over the last year and to all of our partners in the community, voluntary and statutory sector who have supported us. Terri Fletcher (Director) and Jean Spray (Chair)

Work Together to Stop BullyingPlayground Buddies Scheme works with primary schools across Brighton and Hove providing training and support to children who help make playtimes safer for other children who might have been bullied, or are feeling left out of games or activities. SNAP (Safety Net Assertiveness Project) provides assertiveness training to children and young people aged 8-13 who have low confidence and self-esteem and may have experienced bullying either at school or in their communities. Shooting Stars - Building Confidence and Resilience is a new project that will help children aged 8 – 11 to develop their confidence and aspirations.

Working with Communities to Keep Children Safe Our Projects

Giving Children a Voice Participation Work Safety Net involves children through our Children’s Board and Forums, child-led projects and children helping other children at school and in their communities. Last year children designed their own web-site with tips, views and information on keeping safe – please visit www.safetynetkids.org.uk. The Safety Net Award Ceremony is our annual event where children from schools across the city meet to celebrate the work they have been doing to keep children safe in Brighton and Hove.

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Protective Behaviours Safety Net uses the Protective Behaviours Safety Awareness Programme in our work with children, young people and families. Last year we delivered training to over 80 staff and volunteers and worked with Children’s Centres to run groups for parents, called ‘Feeling Good, Feeling Safe’. We also used Protective Behaviours to address stress in the workplace for small to medium sized enterprises working with children and vulnerable adults.

Training to Keep Children, Young People and Families SafeWe have over 16 years’ experience in running and developing Training Courses for workers and volunteers who support children and young people. We provide training in: Child Safety and Protection, Protective Behaviours, and Skills Development either as general courses or as tailor-made training for individual organisations.

Support for FamiliesOur Family Link project works with primary schools in East Brighton offering support to families with children aged 4 – 11. This includes; a home visiting service to help families going through a difficult patch; groups for parents like Triple P – the Positive Parenting Programme and Moving up to Secondary School (where parents can get information, share ideas and support each other); as well as workshops and activities where children and parents do fun activities together and make new friends.

Keeping Safe in the CommunitySafety Squads are children and young people aged 8-13 who are worried about safety in their community and want to do something about it. They consult other children and tell local adults how these issues affect them. Safety Squads have been successful in; getting equipment for their local parks, tackling graffiti, making school bus journeys safer and producing a personal safety booklet for children in their neighbourhood.

Let’s Protect offers safeguarding support for community organisations working with children and young people across the city. It provides child protection training, signposting, help with policies and advice about Criminal Records Bureau checks. We have also launched a quality assurance scheme for groups this year called Simple Quality Protects.

The Director of Safety Net is the elected representative for the Community and Voluntary Sector Forum on the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board.

CRB Checking Service at Safety Net In 2010 Safety Net registered as a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Umbrella organisation. As well as processing CRB checks, we provide user-friendly information and advice about the requirements of CRB checks and dispel some of the myths around criminal records and employment or volunteering.

Preventing Accidents in the Home for 0 – 5’sOur Home Safety Equipment Scheme provides and fits home safety equipment to families living on a low income or whose children may be more at risk of accidents. The scheme works closely in partnership with Children’s Centres across the city. Our Home Safety Co-ordinator visits families at home and in community settings advising them about potential hazards to children in the home.

www.safety-net.org.uk

www.safetynetkids.org.uk

Contact us:01273 411613info@ safety-net.org.uk

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Safety Net01273 411613 www.safety-net.org.uk

Help with bullying prevention, family support, protective behaviours, training and home safety

RISE 01273 622822 www.riseuk.org.uk

Supports women, children and young people affected by domestic violence

Mosaic01273 234017 www.mosaicequalities.org.uk

Aims to empower and support black, Asian and mixed parentage families to combat racism and promote positive cultural and racial identity

Oasis01273 696970 www.oasisproject.org.uk

Support to prevent drug and alcohol related harm to women and their families

Allsorts01273 721211 www.allsortsyouth.org.uk

Support for young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or unsure

Young Carers01273 746222 www.thecarerscentre.org

Provides information, support and activities for young carers

AMAZE01273 772289 www.amazebrighton.org.uk

Advice and support to parents of children with special needs and disabilities

Parents’ Forum01273 294391 www.bhparentsforum.org

Connecting parents of Brighton and Hove

ACAS (Advice, Contact & Assessment Service)

01273 295920

If you are worried about a child or young person’s safety

Children’s Centres

Conway Court Children’s Centre

012173 266011 Clarendon Road, Hove BN3 3WR

North Portslade Children’s Centre

01273 294062 The Rise, Portslade BN41 2PY

Moulsecoomb Children’s Centre

01273 294040

Hodshrove Lane, Moulsecoomb BN2 4SE

Roundabout Children’s Centre

01273 290300

Whitehawk Road, Brighton BN2 5FL

Tarner Children’s Centre

01273 296700

Ivory Place, Brighton BN2 9QE

Hollingdean Children’s Centre

01273 295623

Brentwood Road, Brighton BN1 7DY

Family Information Service01273 293545

www.familyinfobrighton.org.uk

Useful contacts

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Success story

Dylan was bullied for many years in school and as a result had few friends and almost no confidence.

Since Dylan found Safety Net, he is a new person. He is very popular at school with both children and teachers and is always happy and has a very positive attitude.

Dylan has been involved with various activities within Safety Net and is always eager to help and very passionate in all that he does.

Recently Dylan has taken part in an interview on Radiofree promoting Safety Net with his friends. This is something he very much enjoyed, especially when he won the competition for designing the advertising poster.

Since then Dylan has told his personal story on BBC radio and has also appeared on the BBC news and website. This was to encourage donations to Children in Need and to show how their contributions have helped him and now he wants to help others like him.

This was a difficult, but very brave thing to do. He was a little star and has made everyone who knows and meets him, so very proud.

Well done Dylan!

By Dylan’s Mum

Dylan was involved with Safety Squad and SNAP

Safety Net Needs You!

Do you have 5 minutes? £5.00 can help keep your local children safeDonate instantly and securely at www.safety-net.org.uk/supportus/donate-online

What about an hour? Shop For UsDo your normal shopping online through the Give as You Live App, and a proportion of your spend gets donated to us - at NO COST to you! Download the App at www.safety-net.org.uk/supportus/give-as-you-live

Could you spare a day? Organise an Event for UsRun a race night, pub quiz, car boot sale… the only limit is your imagination!

Ask your work to get involvedDo a dress down day, have a collecting box, hold a cake sale perhaps?

Take up a Sponsored ChallengeRun, bike, swim, shave off your beard….what could you do?

How about some time on a regular basis? VolunteerMake a difference to your local community, learn new skills and have fun!

Or a week you’ll never forget? Challenge yourselfPerhaps you would like to Ski to the North Pole? Trek to Everest Base Camp? Climb Kilimanjaro? Get inspiration at sign up for Safety Net at www.charitychallenge.com

Timeless Remember Us with a Gift in your WillLeaving a legacy to Safety Net is a really special way to ensure local children are kept safe now and in the future.

As a registered charity we depend on people just like you. Supporting us is easy, quick and (sometimes) free!

Visit www.safety-net.org.uk/supportus to learn more.Thank You!!

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If we all work together we can make our neighbourhoods a better and safer place for children and young people to grow up in.

Look out for the kids in your neighbourhood

Things that you can do:

Get to know the names of children in your street

Notice the good things that children and young people do

Think about how you could help a family in your neighbourhood

Find ways to work together to keep kids safe in your area

www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.protectivebehaviours.co.uk www.safe4kids.com.au

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We all have the right to feel safe. Here are some ideas you could try with your children:

Think about what helps us to feel happy and safe?

Who is around who could listen and help?

web link

Talk about feelings

Make sure children know the names for parts of their bodies

What does it feel like to feel unsafe? What happens in our bodies?

What can we do when we feel unsafe?

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Who is on your Helping Hand?

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.samaritans.org

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There is nothing so awful that we can’t talk with someone about it.

Who could you talk to if you had a worry or a problem?

Things to think about:

It could be someone at home, at school or in your community

A safe person to talk to is someone who will:

2. Believe you

1. Listen

3. Be available

4. Take action to help you

Notes

Can you draw your Helping Hand?

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“When I’m scared I get a dizzy head, I cry and get a knot in my throat”

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk

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Our bodies are clever, they tell us when we are unsafe. We call these our ‘Early Warning Signs’.

What are your Early Warning Signs?

Do you get butterflies in your tummy?

Do you get jelly knees?

Do you get sweaty palms?

Do you get goose bumps?

Does your heart beat faster?

If our Early warning Signs don’t go away, we need to do something to feel safe again, like telling someone, removing ourselves from the situation or thinking about our safe choices.

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.ROSPA.com www.CAPT.org.uk

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Children aged 0—4 years old are the most at risk from accidents in the home. These simple safety measures can help make sure your home is safe:

Do a home safety check to find out what the risks are in your home

Things that you can do:

Make sure young children are supervised

Keep risky items out of reach

Use safety equipment to reduce risks

Fit a fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector

Be prepared, eg learn First Aid

web link

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Where is your safe place?

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.safenetwork.org.uk www.brightonandhovelscb.org.uk

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We all need a place where we can relax and feel safe. If your children attend clubs and activities, these questions will help you know if it’s a safe place for them:-

Do all staff and volunteers have Police checks?

Can you visit first or do a trial session?

Are there Safety policies which parents can see?

Is it a registered organisation?

Find ways to work together to keep kids safe in your area

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.childline.org.uk www.rights4me.org

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It is adults’ responsibility to keep children safe, but it is also important to let children and young people share their views and ideas.

Practice safety ideas with your children.

Things that you can do:

Talk with your child about their interests.

Stop and pay attention if your child wants to tell you something.

Visit the Safety Net kids’ website for useful tips and activities.

Spend time with your children to understand their views.

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.thinkuknow.co.uk www.kidsmart.org.uk www.cybermentors.org.uk

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Listen to children and young people’s worries, no matter how big or small.

Get to know the names of children in your street

Notice the good things that children and young people do

Think about how you could help a family in your neighbourhood

Block people who send you nasty messages

Social Networks are exciting places for kids but can be a worry to parents, help keep your child safe online with these simple tips:-

Always keep your personal stuff private and think about what you say and do

Remember that people online may not be who they say they are

Never agree to meet someone that you meet online

If you are worried or unhappy about anything you see online, tell a parent or an adult you trust

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www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.direct.gov.uk/yourchildshealthandsafety

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Here are some tips from parents to help keep children and young people safe:

Listen to what your children say and take notice of their feelings

Before anything has happened, practice safety ideas with your children.

Check out people that you leave your children with

Keep an eye out for each other’s children, be a good neighbour

If in doubt, check it out. Talk to someone who can help

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Trust your own instincts and encourage your children to do the same – it is usually our “gut” feelings that first tell us that something is not ok.

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Being a parent is hard and sometimes all parents need extra support.Make sure you look after yourself.

www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk www.familylives.org.uk www.supportline.org.uk

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Notes

Try to spend time together doing things you both enjoy

These tips for parents might help:

Give your child lots of affection and tell them you love them

Praise your child when they do something that you would like to see more of

Model the behaviour that you want to see in your child

Set clear limits on your child’s behaviour, have clear family rules

Have realistic expectations

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No-one deserves to be bullied. We all have a right to feel and be safe. Let’s work together to stop bullying!

STOP

www.bullying.co.uk www.beatbullying.org www.bullyfreezone.co.uk

Are you feeling unsafe? Are you at risk?

THINK What are your options, there are more choices than you think

Choose your best option to stay safe.

GOUse this technique in tricky situations:

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Tell someone or get help if you need it.

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It’s good to celebrate the things that have gone well over the year, however big or small. Here are some of our successes, what were yours?

Find ways to work together to keep kids safe in your area

www.safety-net.org.uk www.safetynetkids.org.uk

200+ children helped to develop our kid’s website.

95% of children said they were more confident after our SNAP courses .

265 people from 62 different community groups were trained in Child Protection.

Our CRB Disclosure service undertook 874 applications 80% of which came from not for profit organisations.

96% of families saw a positive change after receiving family support from us.

Over 200 families received home safety equipment.

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Making a differenceMaking a difference

Helping Stop Bullying:88% of Children in Key Stage 1 at Rudyard Kipling School said they felt safer because of their playground buddies scheme.95% of children attending SNAP courses said that they felt more confident and able to deal with situations better.Students at Longhill School conducted a questionnaire about bus safety to 882 of their peers and now report feeling safer on the buses.

Giving Children a VoiceOver 200 children and young people helped to develop the Safety Net kid’s website.

Safer CommunitiesOur Safety Squads were highlighted as an example of good practice in the National Report by Respublica called: “Children and the Big Society: backing communities to keep the next generation safe and happy” (2011).

Partnership workLast year we worked in partnership with the Fire Service, Police, Brighton and Hove Albion, Marine Safety and Communities Against Drugs to offer safety awareness courses to 84 children and young people in Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb. During Safety in Action week which provides safety sessions to Year 6 children, we provided sessions to 375 children from schools across Brighton and Hove.

Let’s ProtectChild Protection Courses were delivered to 265 people from 62 different community groups during 2010-11. This compared to only 17 staff completing child protection training through the statutory sector.

facts and figures

Financial infoSUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS RESERVES 2010 2010 £ £Total income 466,578 General funds 82,075

Total expenditure 468,961 Less:

Net outgoing resources -2,383 Tangible fixed assets 2,783

Funds brought forward 87,226 Total free reserves 79,292

Funds carried forward 84,843

The funds carried forward are made up of:

Restricted funds 2,768

General funds 82,075

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Thanks!Thanks!We would like to thank all of our Staff and Volunteers in our Children and Young People’s Team, Family Link Service, Triple P Team, Home Safety Team, Let’s Protect Project, CRB Service, Protective Behaviours Project, our Training Team and last but not least our Admin and Support Team, all of whom work hard to provide these services and projects for children, young people and families in Brighton and Hove. Thanks to our Board of Trustees who support and help develop this work and all of our partner organisations and funders who have helped to make the work possible.Most of all a big thank you to all of the children, young people and families who have worked with us, shared their stories and showed such courage and determination to change things for the better. A special thanks also to the children who have contributed to the wonderful artwork in this calendar from: Rudyard Kipling Primary School, St Mary Magdalene, Carlton Hill, St Andrews and St Marks Primary Schools, Longhill Secondary School and the Cedar Centre.

Trustees:Jean Spray (Chair) Brendan Ward, David Ely, Jo Tulloch, Dee MacDonald, Patricia Cunningham, Bob Skinner

Our FundersThe Big LotteryChildren in NeedBrighton and Hove Primary Care TrustBrighton & Hove City CouncilBrighton and Hove Local Safeguarding Childrens BoardThe LankellyChase Foundation Safeguarding Children e-AcademyCommunity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rotary Club of Brighton

CRB ServiceDuring the Year 2010–11 our CRB Disclosure service undertook 874 applications, 80% of which came from not for profit organisations. The service responded to 570 telephone calls and made approximately 2-3 client and group visits per week.

Supporting FamiliesIn 2010-11, 467 family members engaged in one or more activities.An Independent Evaluation of our family support service found that:

• 65% of parents said relationships with school had improved

• 96% said there had been a positive change in the relationship with their children

• 84% said the support had prevented family breakdown

Reducing Accidents in the Home for under 5’sIn 2010-11, 139 families and 27 teenage parents received home safety equipment from the scheme. Since the beginning of the scheme in 2008 a total of 460 families have been referred to the scheme and received equipment.

Protective Behaviours TrainingProtective Behaviours training was delivered to 80 staff and volunteers and will be delivered next year to families through all Children’s Centres across the city.

Work Well Project: reducing stress in the workplaceOutcomes after the training have included: a more communicative workforce, a happier workforce, less absenteeism due to stress and increased productivity.

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Safety NetManor Offices, Emmaus, Drove Road, Portslade BN41 2PA01273 [email protected]

www.safety-net.org.ukwww.safetynetkids.org.uk

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