We have been asked by several parents about information being posted on social media regarding children in Worcester. This is the response we have had from West Mercia Police.
“Thank you for contacting us about the concerns raised with you by some parents at your school. Below is the press release that went out following concerns that social media was wrongly portraying what had actually occurred which was raising concerns amongst members of the public, un-necessarily.
The message is normal vigilance applies as always and report anything suspicious. As far as I’m aware there’s been nothing reported to us in your area and we would let you know if we had any specific concerns.” Safer Neighbourhood Team – Droitwich, Pershore & Tenbury
Please click on the link below to see the West Mercia Police statement for your reference. We hope this puts your minds at rest.
West Mercia Statement
White Ribbon Day 2020 is Wednesday 25 November.
Each year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence and abuse. This year is more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, harassment and abuse during the coronavirus pandemic.
Safer Wyre Forest and partners are once again supporting the White Ribbon campaign. It runs from Wednesday 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) until Thursday 10 December (International Human Rights Day) and everyone is encouraged to wear a white ribbon during the 16 days.
The International campaign has a focus on women, but our Worcestershire-wide campaign will be engaging people regardless of gender.
We want people affected by domestic abuse to know that they are not alone and let them know where they can get help.
You can follow Safer Wyre Forest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Look out for #NoExcuseforAbuse
If you would like free confidential advice and support you can call:
0800 980 3331 (For women)
0800 014 9082 (For men)
or visit Worcestershire Domestic & Sexual Abuse website for more information.
Find out more www.nwcsp.org
Monday 26th April 2021, marks the start of Operation Sceptre, a national initiative to tackle knife crime.
Young people are increasingly becoming involved in tragic incidents where knives and weapons are involved.
Knife crime affects more than just the person carrying the knife!
If you or a member of your family are worried about knife crime or would like further information, please visit www.knifefree.co.uk
Be Fearless – Speak out about Weapon Crime!
Talk PANTS helps children understand that their body belongs to them, and they should tell someone they trust if anything makes them feel upset or worried.
P – Privates are Private
A – Always remember your body belongs to you
N – No means No
T – Talk about secrets that upset you
S – Speak up, someone can help
To help you start the conversation with your child, please click on the following link: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/
It is estimated that one in ten children in England and Wales will experience sexual abuse before they turn sixteen. The majority of these children will not tell anyone at the time of their experiences.
On 13 January 2022, the UK Government launched the Stop Abuse Together campaign. The campaign aims to empower parents and carers to take steps to help keep their children safe from abuse.
The website enables parents to:
- Learn about the potential signs of abuse
- Build trust by speaking to their children regularly, which can help prevent abuse
- Find further support, including through theNSPCC helpline (0808 800 5000)
All children have a right to be safe from sexual abuse, and we all have a role to play in keeping them safe. Let’s #StopAbuseTogether.
For further details, please click on the following link: Stop Abuse Together
Please click on the following link to read a letter from Adrian McLean, SAET Trust Director of Personal Development, Wellbeing and Belonging.
The letter provides information for awareness of an app that provides some significant safeguarding concerns.
The details of the concerns are all highlighted in the letter.
The W App – Safeguarding Letter
Thank you to PCSO Ben Mawby, who visited our school on Friday 10th November 2023.
PCSO Ben, joined us at our Remembrance Service at St James’ Church, where we gathered to pay our respects for the fallen.
On arrival back at our school, PCSO Ben walked around the classrooms and introduced himself to our staff and children. It was lovely to see the children ask so many questions and show an interest in the life of a PCSO.
Carolyn Gumbley (Chair of Governors) and Sophie Bartlett (Head of School) joined PCSO Ben for a coffee and a photo.
Thank you for visiting us.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
We are delighted to be able to share details of an upcoming Online Safety Conference that we will be hosting in partnership with West Mercia Police and the University of Worcester.
The conference is open to all parents/carers and is free of charge to attend. It can be accessed by either attending in person or by streaming the event online. Please see details below.
Date: Monday 27th November 2023
Time: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
To attend the event via Microsoft Teams click HERE
To attend the event in person at Arrow Vale School, please click HERE
During the conference, West Mercia Police will share hard-hitting details of real-life online crime, and most importantly, the actions that you can take to keep your children, yourselves, and your wider family/friends safe in an ever-evolving digital age.
Due to the nature of the information that will be shared, the event is not suitable for children of compulsory school age.
In the previous academic year, staff from Central Region Schools Trust attended an eye-opening online safety conference for professionals at West Mercia Police Headquarters. The aim of our joint Online Safety Conference is to now try and share this important learning with a far wider audience, in order to keep our communities safe.
