Young people – relationships
Works to expand Watergate School and provide a new adventure playground and multi-use games area on the Dumps site started on Monday 14 April, with the removal of the old adventure play equipment scheduled to start on Tuesday 22 April.
As part of this project, a new and improved adventure play facility will be provided, along with a high-quality multi-use games area and adjacent natural play space.
The project is expected to reach completion in late spring 2026, with play facilities available for the summer holidays and school facilities open for the start of the autumn term. Throughout the works, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the school and local community, and youth service provision will continue onsite for as long as feasibly possible.
What is relationship abuse?
Relationship abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of age or sexual orientation, and it is never ok. Abuse doesn’t have to be physical (e.g. hitting, slapping, kicking or pushing) it can also be emotional (putting you down verbally, getting angry really quickly, being controlling and threatening, checking your phone etc). This can affect your self-esteem and confidence and make you feel scared and vulnerable.
Good v bad relationships
It's important to know what the signs of a good, healthy relationship are. Some of those signs can be summarised as someone who:
- loves you
- cares for you
- trusts you
- is there for you
- misses you
- is vulnerable with you
- forgives you.
Do you need help?
- Athena Lewisham, run by Refuge
- lewishamvawg@refuge.org.uk
- Freephone 0800 11 24 052.
The Athena Lewisham service is for women and girls aged 13 and over and boys aged 16 and over, including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or are unsure of their sexuality.
In an emergency, always dial 999.