Safeguarding

It is our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are in need or at risk and ensure their voice is heard at all times.

All adults within our setting have received rigorous training around safeguarding, child protection and anti-radicalisation and are able to promote good values whilst recognising the need for critical early intervention.

Aims

To create a safe and secure environment for children

To respond promptly to suspicions of abuse by following appropriate procedures

To help children acquire the skills and knowledge to protect themselves

Newington Academy Inclusion Team

We are would like to let you know about an innovative project that schools in Humberside are participating in. The project, called Operation Encompass, is being run in partnership with Humberside Police.

The project aims to support children who are affected by Domestic Abuse. Being exposed to domestic abuse is distressing for a young person, who can often see the abuse, hear it from another room, see a parent's injuries or distress afterwards or be physically hurt trying to stop the abuse. 

As a result, following any domestic abuse incident being reported into Humberside Police specialist Police Officers will make contact with the school and communicate relevant and necessary information to nominated and trained school staff. This will ensure that the school is made aware before the start of the next school day and can subsequently provide support in a way that means the child feels safe. 

Each school has a member of staff (Gillian Walker) who has been fully trained to liaise with the Police, when required, and will ensure that necessary support is made available to the child following the disclosure of a domestic abuse incident. 

We believe that this project demonstrates the schools commitment to working in partnership, to safeguard and protect children, and to providing the best possible care and support for our pupils. 

In the meantime, if you would like to speak to someone about the project or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gillian Walker on 01482 305630

You can also find out more information through accessing the following 

http://www.operationencompass.org/