Information for parents and carers

What can Parents and Carers do to support with Safeguarding your child?

At South Chingford Foundation School, we value our partnership with parents and carers. This section brings together key information, support, and guidance to help you stay connected with school life and keep your child safe, both in school and online.

If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 999.

Stay Connected

You can use the following platforms to stay up to date with your child’s progress and our wider school community:

Arbor – check attendance, reports, and communication from school.
School Newsletter and safeguarding newsletter – stay informed about upcoming events and achievements, as well as information regarding safeguarding.

Safeguarding and Support

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please contact us immediately.

Call: 020 85319231

Email: v.godsave@southchingfordfs.org.uk

You can also make a referral directly to social services:

Waltham Forest MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub): 020 8496 2310
Out of Hours: 020 8496 3000

If the child or young person lives outside Waltham Forest, please contact the MASH Team for their local borough.

Further national and local support services

Childline: 0800 1111
The Samaritans: 116 123
Kooth (online mental health support): 020 3984 9337
Solace Women’s Aid (Domestic Abuse): 0808 802 5565
NSPCC: 0800 800 5000
Papyrus (Suicide Prevention): 0800 088 4141