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  • Police Warning, Social Media

    Published 25/02/26

     

    We have been made aware by the police about a social media trend where children from different schools are being encouraged to meet up in 'red' groups and 'blue' groups and take part in organised fights. This started in other parts of London and has now spread locally.

    We have no information that this involves any BGS students, but as always, we ask that you go straight home after school.
    If ever you are feeling worried or have concerns about this issue, please inform any member of staff. The police are reminding all young people that you should never carry any type of weapon or object that can be deemed as a weapon in order to help you feel safe being in your community.

    Mr S Auckland
    Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead

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  • Safer Internet Day 2026

    Published 11/02/26

    Tuesday 10th February marked Safer Internet Day 2026, with this year's theme about making smart choices with AI.

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  • TikTok Safeguarding Alert from NHS England

    Published 04/02/26

    NHS England, have contacted schools to warn that two young adults with a wide following are encouraging self-harm on TikTok.

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  • Safe Cycling

    Published 12/11/25
    Now that the clocks have changed, could parents and carers please ensure that students cycling to and from school are equipped with lights. Cyclists should also be wearing helmets.
     
    Kind regards,

    Mr S Auckland
    Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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  • 111 NHS Mental Health Crisis Line

    Published 15/10/25

    The NHS has a single phone line for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. If any students are experiencing urgent mental health difficulties, this line may be of use. 

    NHS 111 mental health support

    Best wishes,
    Mr S Auckland
    Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead

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  • ParentSafe - London Grid for Learning

    Published 01/10/25
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  • NHS Health Warning shared with Bexley: The “Salt & Ice Challenge”

    Published 10/09/25
    A dangerous online trend is resurfacing, where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.
    • This causes serious cold burns (like frostbite).
    • Injuries can need hospital treatment and even skin grafts.
    • Young people may not realise the damage until it’s too late.
    ✅ First Aid: Cool with lukewarm running water for 10+ minutes, cover with clean cling film, and seek medical help.
    ❌ Do NOT use ice, creams, or fluffy dressings.
    Please reinforce with children and young people that this is not a harmless game, but can cause serious and lasting harm.
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  • Concerns over the break

    Published 15/07/25
    If you have any concerns whilst school is closed, for urgent safeguarding issues, please see below for the contact details of Bexley, Greenwich and Lewisham local authorities. 
    If you, or any child or young person, is in immediate risk of harm or there is an imminent threat of harm to self or others, please call 999.  
     
    Further support services are also listed below.
     
    Local authority children's services:
    Further support:
    NHS Mental Health Crisis or Emergency 111
    Young Minds text service - text YM to 85258
    CAMHS Crisis - 08003308590
    Samaritans -  116 123
    NSPCC - 0808 800 5000
     
    Talkline

    Open from 9am to 9pm 7 days a week. Feeling lonely, isolated, anxious or stressed? Phone our talkline and speak to a counsellor free of charge. We are here to listen to you and support you with whatever you are going through in these difficult times.

    Freephone: 0800 04726000 Email: mail@cmbtalk.org

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  • Online Safety

    Published 15/07/25
    NSPCC have produced some good resources for parents and carers to use when talking to children about staying safe online:
     
     
    Mr S Auckland
    Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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  • Water Safety

    Published 15/07/25
    Please see this link for some useful information from the RNLI about cold water safety:
     
     
    Mr S Auckland
    Deputy Head and Designated Safeguarding Lead
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  • For Parents - Gaming Tips for Parents of Neurodivergent Children.

    Published 30/04/25

    Internet Matters have released a really useful guide all about online gaming safety tips for parents and carers of neurodivergent children.

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