Contextual Safeguarding: Birmingham
A Case Study
21 Lombard Street, Digbeth, B12 0AF
116 000
Context
School D
Outside the school gates
Criminal exploitation
Gangs
Unemployment
County Lines
Serious Youth Violence
Poverty
Weapon possession
High exclusion rates
Escalation
Exclusion
Entrenchment
Economic
Exploitation
It could happen here...
Police
Operation Elevate
Targeted arrests and raids
Successful prosecution
75%
Y5/6 pupils did not understand what was meant by 'county lines' and other associated risks.
'The police were round before school and they took out lots of plants and lights from the house. The door was broken too.'
- Y3 Pupil
The 'show and tell' object - Y5 Pupil
'It fell out of someone's pocket' - Y6 corridor
Risk Assessment
Principles
- Durham University, 2020
The Strategy
Collaboration
Curriculum
Education within the community
Working with the local faith groups and community centres to share key information
Working with West Midlands Police and Round Midnight for the VR programme
Reviewing the planned content for specific cohorts
Implementation
Our curriculum was re-mapped, to ensure children knew and understood key concepts.
School D PSHE Curriculum
Relationships
Friendships
Safety
The Law
"Surprises vs. Secrets": Understanding that secrets should never make you feel sad or scared.
"People Who Help Us": Identifying the police, teachers, and safe adults in the area.
"The Grooming Cycle": Recognising how "gifts" or "favours" are used to manipulate or create "debt."
"Choice": Learning that it is okay to want different things from a friend.
"Rules": Why we have classroom and home rules to stay safe.
"Risk Assessment": Identifying "hotspots" and understanding the dangers of carrying items for others.
"Coercion": Identifying when a group is forcing someone to do something illegal or "risky."
"Consequences": Age-appropriate understanding of the law regarding drugs, weapons, and "joint enterprise."
- Filmed in the local area
- Targeting children aged 10+
- Parental consent
- Delivered to Y5 and Y6
- 6 direct lessons of PSHE to follow up on the VR session
- Pre- and post- surveys to assess impact
Advice Surgery
Impact
Measurable impact
95% of pupils understood 'county lines'
A further 4 families supported through Early Help
Self-referrals from families to Pause
100% of pupils knew who to ask for help
Regular advice surgeries hosted at the school
10% increase in attendees to the youth centre
Children need to know how to keep themselves safe. The VR session was a game-changer!
I want the programme repeated. It's so important.
Thank you for supporting my child.
I didn't realise how unsafe it was until we talked about it!
I'm glad to see more patrols in the area. It's reassuring for our community.
21 Lombard Street, Digbeth, B12 0AF
116 000
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Contextual Safeguarding: Birmingham
A Case Study
21 Lombard Street, Digbeth, B12 0AF
116 000
Context
School D
Outside the school gates
Criminal exploitation
Gangs
Unemployment
County Lines
Serious Youth Violence
Poverty
Weapon possession
High exclusion rates
Escalation
Exclusion
Entrenchment
Economic
Exploitation
It could happen here...
Police
Operation Elevate
Targeted arrests and raids
Successful prosecution
75%
Y5/6 pupils did not understand what was meant by 'county lines' and other associated risks.
'The police were round before school and they took out lots of plants and lights from the house. The door was broken too.'
- Y3 Pupil
The 'show and tell' object - Y5 Pupil
'It fell out of someone's pocket' - Y6 corridor
Risk Assessment
Principles
- Durham University, 2020
The Strategy
Collaboration
Curriculum
Education within the community
Working with the local faith groups and community centres to share key information
Working with West Midlands Police and Round Midnight for the VR programme
Reviewing the planned content for specific cohorts
Implementation
Our curriculum was re-mapped, to ensure children knew and understood key concepts.
School D PSHE Curriculum
Relationships
Friendships
Safety
The Law
"Surprises vs. Secrets": Understanding that secrets should never make you feel sad or scared.
"People Who Help Us": Identifying the police, teachers, and safe adults in the area.
"The Grooming Cycle": Recognising how "gifts" or "favours" are used to manipulate or create "debt."
"Choice": Learning that it is okay to want different things from a friend.
"Rules": Why we have classroom and home rules to stay safe.
"Risk Assessment": Identifying "hotspots" and understanding the dangers of carrying items for others.
"Coercion": Identifying when a group is forcing someone to do something illegal or "risky."
"Consequences": Age-appropriate understanding of the law regarding drugs, weapons, and "joint enterprise."
Advice Surgery
Impact
Measurable impact
95% of pupils understood 'county lines'
A further 4 families supported through Early Help
Self-referrals from families to Pause
100% of pupils knew who to ask for help
Regular advice surgeries hosted at the school
10% increase in attendees to the youth centre
Children need to know how to keep themselves safe. The VR session was a game-changer!
I want the programme repeated. It's so important.
Thank you for supporting my child.
I didn't realise how unsafe it was until we talked about it!
I'm glad to see more patrols in the area. It's reassuring for our community.
21 Lombard Street, Digbeth, B12 0AF
116 000
Q&A
Thank you very much!
25%
Leave your audience speechless with interactivity.
75%
You can add text, emojis, GIFs, videos, tables, and much more.