Key documents and guidance

Please click below to see the key documents we abide by in school.

Operation Encompass

We are also part of a project in partnership with Manchester Safeguarding Board and Greater Manchester Police. The project, Operation Encompass, has been designed to provide early reporting to schools of any domestic abuse incidents that occur outside of school but which might have an impact on a child attending school the following day. This information will be shared on school days during the school term. When incidents occur on a Friday, Saturday or a Sunday, the police will contact the relevant school the following Monday.

A nominated member of school staff, known as a Key Adult, will be trained to liaise with the police. At Queensgate our Key Adult is Mrs Hitchcock (and Mrs Lee in her absence). They will be able to use information that has been shared with them, in confidence, to ensure that the school is able to support children and their families. Information will be shared where it is identified that a child or young person was present, witnessed or was involved in a domestic abuse incident.

We always endeavour to offer the best support possible to our pupils and believe that Operation Encompass is going to be beneficial and supportive for all concerned children and families. If you would like more information about this new initiative, please contact Mrs Hitchcock at school.