Important Support Information Over the Christmas Break

Safeguarding is a priority at Coloma Convent Girls’ School. Our safeguarding email will be monitored over the Christmas holidays – please email safeguarding@coloma.co.uk

If you are worried that a child or young person is in immediate danger, don’t delay - call the police on 999, or contact NSPCC immediately on 0808 800 5000.

For emergencies where you are concerned about the welfare of a student please contact the local authorities' children's services

https://croydonlcsb.org.uk/what-to-do-if-youre-worried-about-a-child/

0208 255 2888

0208 726 6400 (out of hours emergency)

If you are concerned for the immediate safety of a student or safety of someone else please call 999

General well-being support can be found here

https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

https://www.childline.org.uk/

www.kooth.com

If you or anyone you know needs urgent food or practical support while we are closed, here are some organisations in the Croydon area that can help:

Food Banks & Emergency Food Support

• Food Bank Croydon – Emergency food parcels for those in crisis. Referrals may be required; contact local advice agencies or Citizens Advice for voucher information. croydon.simplyconnect.uk
• Alive Food Bank – Provides mainly fresh and chilled food with referral or evidence of benefits. alivefoodbank.org.uk
• Purley Food Hub – Emergency food parcels and support for people in crisis in Purley and surrounding postcodes. Purley Food Hub
• AR Projects | Food Aid | Croydon Food Bank – Offers emergency food parcels, soup kitchens, and outreach support. arprojects
• Swan Community Hub – Local community hub providing food support. (Check local contacts for opening times.)
• The Salvation Army Croydon – Provides food parcels, hot meals, and additional support (contact for exact opening times). foodbanks.co.uk
• Croydon Kitchen – Community food hub offering meals and support. Croydon Kitchen - NTCG West Croydon

Additional Local Support

• Nightwatch – Daily soup and sandwiches (evening service in central Croydon). Croydon Council
• Croydon Council Discretionary Support – Email dhp2@croydon.gov.uk for food bank referrals and help navigating support options. Croydon Council
• Lambeth & Croydon Food Bank (Oasis) – Offers emergency food parcels by appointment or voucher (contact foodbank@oasiswaterloo.org). Lambeth Council

If you or someone you know is experiencing financial hardship or crisis, you can also contact Citizens Advice (England & Wales) on 0808 208 2138 for free confidential support and help with benefits, debt, and referrals to food bank vouchers. Lambeth & Croydon Foodbank

Wishing all of our students and families a happy and holy Christmas. May the joy and peace of Christ be with you, and we look forward to a new year together as a school community.