--- title: "Operation Encompass" url: "https://wclacademy.co.uk/safeguarding/operation-encompass" school: "Wistaston Church Lane Academy" --- # Operation Encompass ![](https://leightonacademy.com/images/Op_En.jpg) Our school is part of Operation Encompass which is a national scheme that operates jointly between schools and police forces. Operation Encompass is the reporting to schools, prior to the start of the next school day, when a child or young person has experienced domestic abuse and other issues that may impact upon their wellbeing. Our police force will now share details about children who are missing from home with us so that we can appropriately understand and support their needs when they return. As a school we have ensured that a member of our staff, (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead) 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 child/ren in our care. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 identifies children who experience domestic abuse as victims of domestic abuse in their own right. We are keen to offer the best support possible to all our pupils and we believe this will be extremely beneficial for all those involved. ### Our School - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://wclacademy.co.uk/welcome) - [Our Vision and Values](https://wclacademy.co.uk/our-vision-and-values) - [Our Staff](https://wclacademy.co.uk/staff) - [Safeguarding](https://wclacademy.co.uk/safeguarding) - [Reporting Concerns](https://wclacademy.co.uk/safeguarding/reporting-concerns) - [Operation Encompass](https://wclacademy.co.uk/safeguarding/operation-encompass) - [Sustainability and Climate Change](https://wclacademy.co.uk/sustainability-climate-change) - [Policies](https://wclacademy.co.uk/policies) - [Pupil & Sports Premium](https://wclacademy.co.uk/pupil-premium) - [SEND](https://wclacademy.co.uk/send) - [Admissions Policies](https://wclacademy.co.uk/admissions-policies) - [Attendance](https://wclacademy.co.uk/attendance) - [Ofsted](https://wclacademy.co.uk/ofsted) - [Key Results](https://wclacademy.co.uk/sats-results) - [Local Governing Board](https://wclacademy.co.uk/local-governing-board) - [Trust Status](https://wclacademy.co.uk/trust-status) - [Our PTA](https://wclacademy.co.uk/our-pta) - [Rights Respecting Schools Award](https://wclacademy.co.uk/rights-respecting-school-award) [![](https://files.schudio.com/wistaston-church-lane-academy/images/logo/Logo_file_for_footer_(2).png)](https://tlptrust.com) **Wistaston Church Lane Academy** Church Lane Wistaston CW2 8EZ admin@wistaston.cheshire.sch.uk 01270 663619 Headteacher- Mrs Sarah Lees SEND Coordinator - Miss Anna Willington Safeguarding Lead - Mrs Steph Watson ![](https://files.schudio.com/wistaston-church-lane-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer.png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company No.07538467 © Copyright 2024–2026 Wistaston Church Lane Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://wclacademy.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)