As part of their very important role, our new Safeguarding Team has attended several training sessions to prepare for September. In addition to updating the school Safeguarding Policy and preparing the staff for KCSIE 2022, the team will join forces with the police as part of Operation Encompass. The police inform the DSL when an incident of domestic abuse has taken place in the household. The DSL uses the information to strategize the best support for the child affected. Any information is confidential and shared only between the Safeguarding Team and any staff who will be involved in the support process.
Please visit the Operation Encompass website for more information (click me)
If you have any Safeguarding concerns, please email a member of the Safeguarding team. The emails are on the poster above.
HEAT-HEALTH ADVICE ISSUED FOR ALL REGIONS OF ENGLAND
With temperatures rising to forecasted record levels this weekend, UKHSA and the Met Office are reminding people to take precautions to stay safe through the hot weather.
The hottest temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday, with highs of 40°C possible.
For the first time since the introduction of the Heatwave Plan for England in 2004, a Level 4 alert has been issued.
Top tips for staying safe in hot weather include:
- look out for those who may struggle to keep themselves cool and hydrated – older people, those with underlying conditions and those who live alone are particularly at risk
- stay cool indoors by closing curtains on rooms that face the sun – and remember that it may be cooler outdoors than indoors
drink plenty of fluids and avoid excess alcohol - never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals
- check that fridges, freezers and fans are working properly
- try to keep out of the sun between 11am to 3pm, when the UV rays are strongest
- walk in the shade, apply sunscreen and wear a wide-brimmed hat, if you have to go out in the heat
- avoid physical exertion in the hottest parts of the day
- make sure you take water with you if you are travelling
- take care and make sure to follow local safety advice if you are going into the water to cool down
- check medicines can be stored according to the instructions on the packaging
Dr Agostinho Sousa, Head of Extreme Events and Health Protection at UKHSA said:
Temperatures in England next week are likely to reach record levels, and it’s important we all know how to stay well in hot weather. Check up on vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to make sure they stay hydrated, keep cool and know how to keep their homes cool.
Professor Penny Endersby, Chief Executive at the Met Office, said:
This is the first time we have issued a Red National Severe Weather Warning for extreme heat and the first time 40°C has been forecast in the UK. In this country we’re used to treating a hot spell as a chance to go and play in in the sun. This is not that sort of weather.
Stay safe and have a wonderful holiday!