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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