Merrill Academy is part of Archway Learning Trust.
Merrill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are fully committed to ensure that consistent and effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families, children and staff at the Academy
If you have a concern about a child outside of school hours, including school holidays, please contact Children and Young people's services on 01332 641172
These professionals in school are all here to help:
School health service within Merrill Academy:
Merrill Academy work in close partnership with the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse team and benefit from school drop ins and arranged appointments on a weekly basis. These are delivered by our current school health team which consist of Joanne Mitchell, Diane Smith, Terrie Bottomley and Debbie Adams. The school health service provides an opportunity for students to talk about a range of topics such as sexual health, relationships, emotional health, drug and alcohol use and physical health. Please see below a You Tube clip on what to expect if your child attends a drop-in session with the school health team:
There is also an option for students to attend a virtual school nurse drop-in service. The service is for children aged 13-19 years, it’s available each weekday from 3pm until 5 pm and it’s an Attend Anywhere video consultation with a member of the school nursing team.
In addition to the above, students and parents can access 'ChatHealth' if:
Safeguarding Policy 2020 - 2021
Safeguarding and Child Protection COVID-19 school closure amendments – Appendix 14
Emotional and mental health support pack for staff and students
NHS Schools Health Team delivered activities/campaigns 2019/2020
Gaming: What parents and carers need to know
Sharing pictures of your children online
Keeping your under 5's safe online
Live streaming: responding to the risks
What is Instagram English leaflet
What is Instagram Slovak leaflet
Think u know 14 home activity sheet 1
Think u know 11 -13 home activity sheet
Online safety support for families
Think You Know 11-13 Online Safety
Think You Know 14+ Online Safety
Self care summer booklet for students
Keeping the family entertained with In Derby
Keeping children of all ages busy is one of the challenges facing families during the COVID-19 pandemic, so the team at In Derby are looking closer to home during the restrictions brought in to keep everyone safe. While all local venues remain closed, the In Derby website is focusing on things to keep families entertained at home.
Content includes:
https://news.derby.gov.uk/keeping-the-family-entertained-with-in-derby/
Crimestoppers (A blog repost) Take Five to Stop Fraud
Just like this virus, criminals are targeting the vulnerable.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19 there has been an increase in cybercrime and fraud. Take Five is a national campaign that offers advice to help everyone protect themselves from preventable financial fraud
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