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  • 12/05/26

    Keeping Our Young People Safe in the Community

      Recently, a small number of parents and students have let us know about some concerning behaviour happening in the local area. A few older-than-school-age individuals, suggested to be in their twenties, have reportedly approached students out in the community.  While thes...
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  • 30/04/26

    Keeping Children Safe on Live‑Streaming Platforms

      Live-streaming has become a huge part of how young people spend time online. This includes watching gamers on Twitch, chatting on Instagram Live, or browsing live shopping streams. However, with that comes risks that parents and carers need to be aware of. Live-streaming simply means br...
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  • 28/04/26

    A Parent/Carer Guide to the Early Help Process

      For us, safeguarding is about more than just responding to serious incidents when they occur – it is also about the continual work we do with families and other agencies to prevent concerns from escalating. One of the key ways we do this is through engagement with...
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  • 02/03/26

    Addressing Intolerance: Why It Matters for Our Students

    Children and teenagers are growing up in a world where opinions, influences and interactions move quickly—both online and offline. Among the many things they encounter, intolerance can have a significant impact on their wellbeing and sense of safety. Whether it appears as casual comments, ster...
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  • 02/02/26

    Online Safety: Practical Tips for Parents Ahead of Safer Internet Day

    As Safer Internet Day approaches on 10 February, it’s a good moment for parents and carers to revisit how you support your child's online activity. The digital world continues to change rapidly, with new apps, features, and AI tools emerging long before they reach the h...
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  • 13/01/26

    County Lines: What Every Parent Needs to Know

      Every area has contextual safeguarding concerns. For us in Hampshire, one ongoing concern that all parents should be aware of is county lines – a form of criminal exploitation that can affect children of any age or background. Below is some key information that you need to be awar...
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  • 11/12/25

    Introducing Youth Options: A New Support for Young People in Our Community

      We are pleased to let parents and carers know about a new supportive provision operating across Basingstoke that some of our students may already have encountered: Youth Options’ Street Reach team.  Youth Options is a long-established youth charity that supports young pe...
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  • 24/11/25

    Operation Sceptre: Information for Parents about Knife Crime

      Last week across Hampshire, there were several initiatives being run as part of Operation Sceptre, or the national “Week of Action” against knife crime. We were working closely with Hampshire Constabulary to raise awareness of the risks with our students and...
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  • 03/11/25

    AI risks - information for parents/guardians

      The information below has been produced by an outside agency, call The Key, who Brighton Hill use to support their knowledge and understanding of key safeguarding trends and concerns. This resources (the original of which has been linked at the bottom of this post) has been specifical...
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  • 24/10/25

    Safeguarding Support for Parents During the School Holidays

      As we approach another short break from school for our students, it's is important to remember how and where you can get support if you have any concerns about your child's safety/wellbeing, or the safety/wellbeing of any of our students.  Therefore, below are some basic de...
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  • 08/10/25

    Understanding VPNs: How Children May Be Accessing Adult Content Online

      As part of our ongoing commitment to safeguarding our students, we want to raise awareness of a growing concern: the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) by students to bypass internet safety measures. While VPNs have legitimate purposes, they are increasingly being misused by young peop...
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  • 30/09/25

    Helping Your Child Through Their Menstrual Cycle: A Parent’s Guide

    For many young people, starting and managing their period can feel overwhelming. As parents and carers, you play a vital role in supporting your child through these changes. At Brighton Hill, we are committed to working with you to make sure that no student’s education is disrupted by the...
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