Thomas Mills High School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Designated Safeguarding Leads are:
- Miss Louise Armes, Deputy Headteacher (larmes@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk)
- Mr Adam Chittock, Assistant Headteacher (achittock@thomasmills.suffolk.sch.uk)
Printed copies of the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy are available on request.
Speak up – Speak Out!
If you have a concern about something that is happening to you or someone else;
If you see or hear something that shouldn’t be happening;
Let us know – we will always try to help.
Useful Links
Help your child stay safe online – Kids Online Safety
https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Parental-Controls-booklet-2025.pdf
Are you worried about something you have received or seen on the internet? Report it:
Early Help
There are times when young people may struggle with a range of issues including dealing with the pressure of exams, mental health issues and family problems.
Early help is about stopping these problems escalating – and allowing young people to thrive at school and at home.
Early help can involve intensive intervention or lighter touch support depending on the needs of the young person involved. The key is letting the school know that you need help. Talk to your Tutor or your Head of Year and they will be able to start the process of getting the help you need.
Early Help at Thomas Mills High School includes the following:
- School nurse drop-in sessions
- School nurse referrals
- School counsellor
- SEND help
- Lunchtime support clubs and activities
- Inclusion service support
- Referral to Family Support Team at Suffolk County Council for an Early Help Assessment
Speak to your Form Tutor or Head of Year and see more relevant information below.
Additional help and support can be found here:Â Young Minds
