Driven by our Christian values, Stonyhurst provides high standards of pastoral support to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of all our pupils. In the same spirit, together with the Jesuits in Britian, we are keen to assist and support any former pupils still affected by past experiences in our school which were particularly traumatic or abusive. They, along with concerned family or friends, can speak with Dawn Lundergan, our Director of Safeguarding. She will listen with empathy to any concerns and assist those affected to access appropriate support where this may be of benefit. Her contact details are: d.lundergan@stonyhurst.ac.uk or 01254 827030. 

Alternatively, contact can be made with Julie Ashby-Ellis, the safeguarding coordinator for the Jesuits in Britain, for such assistance. Her contact details are: safeguarding@jesuit.org.uk or 07715 669128. 

Support for settings and schools that have children, pupils or staff who have been affected by the incident in Southport on 29^th July is readily available.

In the first instance primary schools should contact Jane Phythian and Julie Fryer, secondary schools Elaine Cluet and Early Years settings James Farrow, who will be able to offer immediate advice, and then signpost to additional services and teams should that be needed.

Jane.phythian@lancashire.gov.uk

Julie.fryer@lancashire.gov.uk

James.farrow@lancashire.gov.uk

Elaine.cluet@lancashire.gov.uk

If you have staff who require extra support please refer them to the Employee Assistance Programme in maintained schools.

LCC now provide an independent, confidential Employee Assistance Program to LA schools to support staff to be happy, healthy and productive in work. No manager referral is needed.

Staff and their family members (who live the same household and are over 16) can access the Employee Assistance Programme by ringing 0800 0542 301 at any time of day or night, 365 days a year. Appointments can also be made online on their website: www.employeeassistance.org.uk using the access code lancsedu. The website also has information and videos to support all areas that impact wellbeing.

They can provide up to six sessions of counselling or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or provide expert help on a wide range of topics including mental health, legal issues, money, family, addiction, relationships, bereavement and work. There are no waiting lists and therapy can be provided over the phone, via an online platform or in person.

Further information and communication will be sent prior to schools returning in September.