Operation Encompass:
Operation Encompass
Operation Encompass is a safeguarding initiative in the UK that facilitates early intervention and support for children who are exposed to domestic abuse. Here’s a bit more detail on how it works:
🔹 Key Features of Operation Encompass:
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Partnership Between Police and Schools: When police attend a domestic abuse incident where a child is present or normally resides, they alert the child’s school.
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Timely Notification: The school is informed before the start of the next school day, ensuring they can respond promptly.
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Confidentiality: The information is shared only with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the school to maintain confidentiality and sensitivity.
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Supportive Response: The school can then provide immediate and tailored support, such as emotional support, ensuring the child feels safe and understood.
🔹 Purpose:
The aim is to:
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Minimize the trauma a child may experience.
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Help the school understand changes in behavior or emotional well-being.
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Embed safeguarding as a collaborative and proactive process.
Operation Encompass complements other child protection systems and helps schools fulfill their duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance.
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