Operation Encompass / Domestic Abuse

In conjunction with Lancashire Police, Benjamin Hargreaves C.E. Primary School is involved in a national initiative called Operation Encompass.

Following a domestic abuse incident attended by Lancashire Police, at which children from our school are present, Lancashire Police will notify us of the incident prior to the start of the next school day. Following an incident, children will often arrive at school distressed, upset and worried.

Operation Encompass aims to ensure that appropriate school staff are made aware early enough to support children in ways that help them feel safe.

Operation Encompass ensures that every school involved in the project has a member of staff (known as the key adult) who is trained to liaise with the police, when required, whilst ensuring support is available to the child. Our Key Adult is Mr James Kewley (Headteacher) and Mrs Emma Barker (Deputy Headteacher). Mr Kewley, Mrs Barker and Mrs Parkinson are our safeguarding team.

As a school, we are committed to providing the best possible care and support for all our pupils, and this is one way in which we can do this. You can find out more about Operation Encompass on the following link: https://www.operationencompass.org/

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Are you being abused?

Domestic abuse is not acceptable - in any circumstance. Full stop. If you are in a relationship which is dangerous and/or abusive, please seek help.

You deserve a life free from abuse, violence and exploitation.

Domestic abuse includes:

  • physical abuse.

  • sexual abuse.

  • financial abuse.

  • coercive and controlling behaviour, and gaslighting/emotional abuse.

  • digital/online abuse.

  • 'honour'-based abuse.

  • forced marriage.

  • female genital mutilation (FGM)

Lancashire County Council Domestic Abuse Information: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/your-health-and-wellbeing/domestic-abuse/

Hyndburn and Ribble Valley (HARV) Domestic Abuse Team: https://www.harvoutreach.org.uk/ (01254 879855 / info@harvoutreach.org.uk)

Domestic Abuse Support Services Lancashire: https://dassl.org.uk/ (Call 0300 3033 581 for free)  

Operation Encompass information letter