| Dear Parents/Carers This is to inform you that Swanton Morley VC Primary School takes part in a jointly run operation between Norfolk County Council, Norfolk Police and our school. It is called Operation Encompass. Encompass has been set-up to help schools provide support to children who have been present at incidents of domestic abuse and violence. We know that children can be significantly physically or emotionally harmed when they are involved in, be present at, or witness domestic violence. The school receives a confidential phone call from Norfolk Children’s Advice and Duty Service before 09;00 or as soon as possible thereafter on the morning after any domestic incident which Norfolk Police have recorded where a child at this school has been involved in, been present at or witnessed domestic violence. The school has designated Mr Matthew Richards and Mrs Sasha Lake as Key Adults. Our Key Adults have received training from Norfolk County Council to allow them to use the information that has been shared to make sure the right support is available for children and their families who have been involved in or witnessed a domestic violence incident. We are keen to offer the best support possible to our pupils and we believe that being part of Operation Encompass is extremely beneficial for all those involved. If you have any concerns or questions, then please contact me and I will be happy to discuss this further. Yours sincerely Matthew Richards Headteacher |
