Hurst Green Primary School
Operation Encompass
At Hurst Green Primary School, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all of our children. As part of this commitment, we are proud to be part of the Operation Encompass initiative, which ensures that we are informed of any domestic incidents that may impact our pupils.
What is Operation Encompass?
Operation Encompass is a partnership between the police, local authorities, and schools, designed to provide early reporting to schools of any domestic incidents where a child at the school has been present, witnessed, or involved. This allows us, as a school, to be prepared to support the child and their family, ensuring that we can offer the appropriate care and guidance during what can be a difficult and traumatic time.
How it Works
When the police are called to a domestic incident where a child is present, they will make contact with the local authority's Operation Encompass Lead. This lead will then inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at the child's school, providing relevant information about the incident. This allows us to put in place any necessary support for the child before they arrive at school the next day.
Our Commitment to Our Families
At Hurst Green Primary School, we are committed to upholding our core values of respect, compassion, and equity in all that we do. By being part of Operation Encompass, we can ensure that we are able to provide the best possible care and support for our children and their families during difficult times.
Our dedicated team of pastoral staff, including our SENDCo and Family Support Practitioner, are on hand to offer a range of support services, from one-to-one counselling to signposting to external agencies. We understand that every child and family's needs are unique, and we strive to tailor our approach to ensure that we are meeting the specific requirements of those affected by domestic incidents. If we receive an Operation Encompass notification at school, we may contact you to check in on how things are and then also check in with your child using an age-appropriate approach.
If you have any questions or concerns about Operation Encompass or the support available at Hurst Green Primary School, please do not hesitate to contact our Designated Safeguarding Leads, Miss Wilson and Mrs Webb using the info@hurst-green.dudley.sch.uk email address.