Staying safe and being happy
Here at Tute we take safety and wellbeing very seriously. Being a young person can be hard! If you are not feeling yourself for whatever reason, please speak to your trusted adult. It’s ok to not be ok!
Keeping you safe. It is our priority. Here’s how we do that:
Protecting your privacy: It’s important not to share personal information during lessons or in the learning base. This includes your address, phone number, passwords, social media, or gaming handles.
Reporting concerns: If you’re worried about yourself or someone else in your lesson, let your teacher know or email us at safeguarding@tute.com.
Remember, we’ll always inform your school if we have concerns about your safety.
If you’re ever unsure or worried, please reach out. Your safety and well-being are what matters most!
Additional support for staying safe
We understand that talking about certain things can feel difficult, especially when it’s with someone new. If you’d rather not speak to anyone at Tute, that’s absolutely okay. You can also reach out to the CEOP website, where you’ll find friendly people ready to listen and support you. They’re always there to help.
Half term focus - Gambling Harms
Every half term our inclusion team holds a session with your teachers on a different safeguarding topic. This half term, our focus is ‘Gambling Harms’, which aims to raise awareness of this issue and gives your teachers ideas on how best to support you.
Did you know?
Young people getting involved in gambling and gaming addiction is an increasing problem. In a 2024 survey of nearly 4000 11-17 year olds it was found that nearly a quarter had spent their own money on gambling activity, and over half had seen or heard gambling advertising. (Young People and Gambling 2024: Official statistics report commissioned by Gambling Commission)
If you are worried about your own relationship with gambling or have concerns about anyone else, there is help out there:
GamCare
GamCare offers information, support and counselling. It runs free services including the National Gambling helpline, live chat and support forums.
Live chat
Chat with a GamCare advisor.
Free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
National Gambling Helpline
0808 8020 133
Free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
How do I stay safe?
Tips for staying safe online:
Primary age resources
Resources for 3-11s – UK Safer Internet Centre
Secondary age resources
Resources for 11-19s – UK Safer Internet Centre
What if I am struggling with my Mental Health?
You should try to speak to a trusted adult first. This might be a parent or carer, another older relative, or a teacher. If you are struggling with any worries, it is always best to speak about them so that you can get help and be supported.
Some useful helplines are as follows:
Childline – Tel: 0800 1111. You can also chat to someone online or send an email through the Childline website.
Call HOPELINEUK on 0800 068 4141 or the Samaritans on 116 123.
Text SHOUT to Shout’s textline on 85258.
Call the NHS on 111 and select option 2.
For more general tips and advice on looking after your mental health check out the resources below:
Primary age resources
Secondary age resources
YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds
Ditch the Label | Youth Charity | Mental Health, Bullying & Relationships
Anti – Bullying
At Tute one of our core values is to support one another. We value kindness and respect in all our interactions with other people. This is reflected in your lessons by the way your teachers speak with you and in how we expect our students to behave.
We take any accusations of bullying very seriously and any incidents of bullying are always passed on to our inclusion team so we can investigate it in an appropriate way.
How to recognise bullying
Bullying comes in different forms – verbal, physical, social, or online (cyberbullying). It’s often intentional and repeated. Here are some signs to watch for:
Behaviour changes: You may seem more anxious, withdrawn, or moody and avoid your usual activities.
Struggling at school: You might notice grades getting worse or hesitation to attend online classes.
Physical complaints: Headaches, stomach-aches, or unexplained injuries can sometimes signal stress or bullying.
Social challenges: Avoiding friends or sudden changes in friendships.
Cyberbullying clues: Emotional upset after being online or unusual secrecy about online activities.
If you are worried about you, or another student, being bullied please reach out to our Student Support Associate (SSA) or your teachers. Together, we can ensure everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
What do Tute do to prevent bullying?
As well as your teachers being vigilant about interactions between students, we are also a member of the Anti – Bullying Alliance (ABA). The ABA is a group of organisations and individuals working together to stop bullying and create safer environments in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn. You can find out more about The ABA here: Anti-Bullying Alliance
What can I do?
Bullying can make you feel bad, sad and alone. If you are the victim of bullying, we would always suggest you speak with a trusted adult about your worries and experience. Sometimes just talking things through with someone can help hugely.
Further resources for help around bullying can be found below:
Staying healthy and active
Staying active and having a varied diet is important as part of a healthy lifestyle. One good way of staying active is to take part in a hobby, such as dancing, going to the gym or playing a sport. Can you think of any other ways to stay active in your daily life?
Did you know that being active can make you feel amazing? It’s true! When you move more, you feel more confident, happier, and less stressed. Plus, it’s a great way to make new friends and build skills to help with everyday challenges. It’s all about feeling good inside and out!
Want to know how to stay happy and healthy? Check out these cool links with fun tips to help you live your best life – feeling strong, confident, and ready to take on anything!
Why not try Junior Park run? It is a free activity that runs every Sunday morning. Junior park run is 2km in length and suitable for children aged 4 to 14 years old. It is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience. There is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog or run.
Got a question? Need some help?
Visit our questions and answers page for instant answers to our students’ most asked questions
Safeguarding team:
safeguarding@tute.com