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THE impact of Covid-19, social isolation and a rise in hateful extremism online is creating a ‘perfect storm’ which is making more young people vulnerable to radicalisation and other forms of grooming.
But parents, friends and families can now get specialist support to stop their loved ones being drawn into harmful activities or groups, with the launch of ACT Early - a new dedicated safeguarding website and advice line from the specialists at Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP).
This new resource will provide advice, guidance and support for anyone who is concerned that someone they know may be at risk from being radicalised by terrorists or extremist content online.
Prevent is just that – a preventative programme, delivered locally by teachers, healthcare practitioners, social workers, the police, charities, and religious leaders. It places protection around people vulnerable to radicalisation, stopping them from being drawn into terrorism – regardless of the ideology.
It works in a similar way to safeguarding processes designed to protect people from gangs, drug abuse, and sexual exploitation.
And with Covid-19 preventing regular access to schools, social workers and mental health support, specialists at CTP are concerned that people who need help are not getting it - which makes it more important for friends and family to use the new ACT Early resources to understand what might be happening to their loved one and what support Prevent can provide.
“Asking for help is a difficult and emotional step, but we must see it for what it is – action which won’t ruin their lives but may well save them.”
If you are worried that someone you know is being radicalised, visit http://www.actearly.uk/ You won’t be wasting our time and you won’t ruin lives, but you might save them.
For help and advice visit www.actearly.uk, or call the national Police Prevent Advice Line on 0800 011 3764, in confidence, and our specially trained Prevent officers will listen carefully to your concerns.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or a high temperature and/or a loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell (anosmia). If your child, or anyone in your household develops these symptoms, your whole household must remain at home and not go to work, school or public areas. You should arrange testing for the person who has developed symptoms. When the result is known further advice will be available. Please inform us at school on 0191 6053407 if your child is self-isolating and let us know of any test results as they are returned so that these can be recorded. Thank you.
Testing can be arranged by calling 119 or via the NHS website: nhs.uk/coronavirus
How to stop COVID-19 spreading
There are things we can all do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with COVID-19:
We are carrying out these measures in school too.
Further information
Further information is available at nhs.uk/coronavirus
If your child has come into close contact at school with someone who has tested positive we will close the bubble and they all must self-isolate at home for 14 days. They will only need to take a test if they then show any of the symptoms themselves. We will provide work online on our class pages and also post work to your home if this is your preferred method so that your child carries on with their learning. The new Chromebooks that we ordered in October are due to start arriving very soon and we will use these in classes before sending home so that children know how to use them for their home learning.
It is lovely to welcome our pupils back to school today. We have lots of exciting learning planned for this half term and pupils are making good progress.
Please can I remind you of the following policies that Governors have put in place for the safety of all our pupils in school. These policies will be upheld by the Governing Body without exception.
Jewellery
No jewellery is allowed in school for safety reasons other than a wrist watch. Please ensure if your child is having their ears pierced they need to be able to remove any studs for attending school. Any pupils wearing earrings will be asked to have them removed and will not be able to take part in any PE or sporting activities/play while wearing them. This is to ensure the safety of all of our pupils.
Acrylic nails
Acrylic nails must also not be worn in school. Any pupils wearing acrylic nails will be asked to have them removed and will not be able to take part in any PE or sporting activities/play while wearing them. This is to ensure the safety of all of our pupils.
'Extreme' haircuts
We do not permit children to have haircuts that could be a distraction to other children such as patterns shaved into the hair, dyed hair or Mohican style haircuts.
Thank you