Operation Encompass

As you know, at NSCG we pride ourselves on supporting our students throughout their time with us and we are part of national scheme - Operation Encompass - which operates jointly between schools and police forces.

Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools and colleges, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse.

As a college we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Designated Safeguarding Lead and our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads) known as a Key Adult, has been trained in the Operation Encompass procedures allowing us to then use the information that has been shared, in confidence, to support the children in our care. 

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. 

On 24 May 2024 Royal Assent was granted to The Victims and Prisoners Act. The Act placed Operation Encompass into Law. This places a statutory obligation on police forces to share Operation Encompass notifications with schools and colleges.

Through Operation Encompass we will be able to provide the best possible support to our students.

Craig Hodgson

Principal & Chief Executive