Domestic Violence month takes place across October and this is a ‘live’ issue that we deal with as students in our school face this problem in their family.
We liaise with various agencies to support our students; whether it be the Pathways Project in Lichfield or Staffordshire Police, or Early Help Teams or Family Support. Equally, we offer mentoring and counselling in school too.
We support our students whether it is about the issue blowing up and the child reaching out, or whether it is an on-going blight which rises, then fades, only to rise again later. Certainly, it rarely seems to be a one-off, but whatever form it comes, it damages children and affects their future – socially, emotionally and academically.
This week sees our tutor groups access resources to educate them on this societal problem – they can be viewed here.
Stacey Walsh, Assistant Headteacher, said: “We look to educate our students not only on what domestic violence is, but also where they can go to get help. We would urge all children to open up as their own safety should never be compromised in the family home.”
Matt Allman, Headteacher, added: “The roles and responsibilities of schools seem to only broaden and broaden but when it comes to safeguarding the well-being and safety of our children then we are right on their shoulder. Of course, as the expectations and requirements grow, the resources only lag further, but we do not compromise on this.”
