Support for Schools Following the Tragic Murder of Sir David Amess MP

This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Prevent Manager, Naheem Bashir, for the attention of all schools. 

Murder of Sir David Amess MP: Advice to the Schools Sector

Following the tragic event that took place on Friday 15th October, which the police are treating as a terrorist incident, the below guidance and advice may be of assistance should you, your staff and/or pupils be seeking support.

Support

The Home Office’s Victims of Terrorism Unit website, includes access to support services, including mental health and other medical services. 

Resources for Discussing a Terrorist Attack with Young People

The following online resources may be of specific assistance to educators (safeguarding leads and teachers) with discussions about terrorist attacks:

• The PSHE Association Frameworks: Primary and Secondary resources

• Educate Against Hate blog on helping young people understand terrorist attacks

• NSPCC: how to have difficult conversations with children

 Further Resources

• Tell MAMA online portal for reporting anti-Muslim hate crime

• Fact file from the Metropolitan Police on what is and is not defined as terrorism

• NSPCC blog on supporting children worried about terrorism

• ACT early: protect young people from radicalisation