As part of our commitment to keeping Heathfield children safe, we are proud to be part of Operation Encompass.
Operation Encompass is a unique Police and education early intervention safeguarding partnership which supports children and young people exposed to domestic abuse.
Being part of Encompass means our school will receive a notification from Greater Manchester Police before the start of the next school day when a child or young person has been involved in or exposed to a domestic abuse incident the previous day. The information is given in confidence to Mr. Thornley and will enable us to provide the best possible support for the child.
The Key Adult at our school is Mr. Thornley (Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead).
Further support and information
National Domestic Abuse Helpline Freephone 24-Hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247. Website: https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
(access live chat Monday – Friday, 3pm – 10pm).
Let’s Talk (All Change) Let’s Talk is a creative project that involves using the arts to develop innovative services for families affected by domestic violence. Let’s Talk have some good resources to encourage children to talk about their experiences and feelings, including a book of creative ideas. Website: http://letstalkproject.co.uk/?page_id=10
Fort Alice – Charity for supporting people affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence – 01204 365677
Endeavour – Domestic Abuse and Violence Support Services – Endeavour (endeavourproject.org.uk) Tel: 01204 394 842 Email: info@endeavourproject.org.uk Office hours 9.30am – 5.00pm there is an out of hours answer service.
Greater Manchester Victims Services: Greater Manchester Victims’ Services can provide independent emotional and practical support for anyone affected by crime. Website: https://www.gmvictims.org.uk/ or calling 0161 200 1950.
Useful Contacts
Safeguarding in Education Team: 01204 332030/337472
MASSS (Referral and Assessment): 01204 331500
Police – Domestic Abuse Unit: 0161 856 5589 or 0161 8565504