 Message from Devon & Cornwall Police
Supporting pupils after Manchester terrorist attack
Dear Headteachers and Safeguarding
leads
Like everyone else, our thoughts are with everyone
affected by the devastating events that took place in Manchester and would like
to thank you for the work you continue to do to support children and young
people in difficult times.
Although we have no information to suggest any
specific additional risk to Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly, we
would urge the public to keep alert but not be alarmed, and to support us in
keeping our region safe by keeping an eye out for anything that seems out of
place, unusual or doesn’t seem to fit with day to day life.
If anyone sees anything suspicious that they
believe may be related to terrorism, they can report this to the Anti-Terrorist
Hotline on 0800 789321 or call 999.
The PHSE Association have highlighted guidance to help you respond to
your pupils, who may want to discuss what has happened and could be
experiencing a wide range of emotions. In instances like this PSHE or
Citizenship lessons can provide the space and opportunity for discussions that
provide timely support for pupils at a difficult and sensitive time, in which
case, if such issues come up or you otherwise feel students need support with,
then we all hope the following guidance will help you:
Secondary: framework
for discussing terrorist attacks is more suited to secondary aged pupils.
Primary: see our
guidance discussing a terrorist attack with children in the primary phases.
These are not intended as a script or lesson plan, but to help teachers
answer questions, structure discussion and, if appropriate, extend children’s
learning and understanding. Teachers should pick out what they feel is relevant
for the nature and circumstances of an event, the age and readiness of the
children, and their whole-school.
Further guidance and support is also available via the below;
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/manchester-attack-may-2017-support-for-people-affected
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-children-safe/talking-about-difficult-topics/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/38949047
- This is a news round clip which is very useful and Child Friendly
Devon and Cornwall Police stand with the Greater Manchester Police and
other forces across the country. We must not allow attacks like this stop
people going about their daily business. Vigilance and being alert to potential
intelligence is critical, but rest assured everything possible is being done to
ensure public safety at this difficult time.
If you have any queries or questions regarding this message please
contact your local policing team or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
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