School is now closed for the Summer Break. School will reopen again on Tuesday 01st September 2026. Please do not expect a response before then.

Should you need safeguarding support over the Summer Break, there are several actions that you can take and organisations that you can contact whilst school is closed:

  • Should you urgently need to contact someone regarding a safeguarding issue, please emailsafeguarding@stmonicas.stoccat.org.uk. This email address will be checked on a daily basis.
  • If a child is in immediate danger, you should contact theEmergency Services on 999.
  • If it is not an emergency, you can contact Greater Manchester Police on 101.
  • If there is no immediate danger, or you need safeguarding advice or information from a Social Worker, you can telephone theMulti Agency Safeguarding Hub on 0161 253 5678 during normal office hours.The Emergency Duty Team work outside normal office hours and can be contacted on0161 253 6606.Please visit the following link for further information – Report a child at risk – Bury Council
  • You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
  • If you are a pupil, parent or carer and you would like to access help or support over the Summer Break or, indeed, at any time during the school year, please consider the following services who may be able to support:
  • Childline:  Childline | Childline, Tel: 0800 1111. Childline offers free, confidential advice and support whatever your worry, whenever you need help.
  • Kooth: Home – Kooth. Your online mental wellbeing community. Free, safe and anonymous support.
  • NSPCC: Keeping children safe | NSPCC, Tel: 0808 800 5000. If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.
  • QWELL: Home – Qwell. Free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK.
  • Early Break Getting Help Line: Early Break’s Getting Help Line is available for anyone living in Bury –0161 464 3679(Mon-Sat 8am-6pm). It is an all-age helpline that offers support with emotional health and wellbeing. Early Break offer help, advice and signposting to relevant services in the local area. If you need support, please call Early Break because there will be a caring professional waiting to give you the help you need.
  • CAHMS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services): Tel:0161 716 1100 / 1112 CAMHS offer specialist services to children and young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties.
  • The Bury Directory: The Bury Directory – Activities, Services & Events in Bury·
  • Stop it Now!: Contact the Stop It Now! child sexual abuse helpline – Stop It Now Confidential Helpline:0808 1000 900.
  • CEOP (Child Exploitation and Online Protection):CEOP Safety Centre – If you have experienced online sexual abuse or you’re worried this is happening to someone you know, let them know safely and securely.
  • Parents Protect: Parents Protect – Help parents and carers protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation.