First Federation Trust
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Fireworks Safety at Brixington!
Wed 31 Oct 2018Thank you to everyone who is attending the Fireworks Night tomorrow, organised by the PTA.
Please be advised that no pupils, staff or parents will be allowed to walk the path between sites from 13:15 onward on Thursday November 1st.
This means that, at the end of the day, pupils who normally walk from one site to the other, will need to walk around the pavement by the road. We will have staff on this pavement to ensure children are walking safely and sensibly.
Spiders Lane entrance will also be closed and all pupils will need to be picked up from our other entrances.
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Brixington NewsFlash!
Sun 14 Oct 2018http://get-puppet.com/v/0svcYRATreQ?autoplay=true
Click the link above to see our first effort at a brand new way of presenting our newsletter. Please forgive us a few technical issues with episode one...Mr Dyer's editing skills need some work!
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Update from Police
Mon 08 Oct 2018Please see the following updated information from Police, regarding last week's incident.
key messages for staff, parents and carers :- A boy has been charged and remanded in custody.
- There is no need for school journey plans to change, but we want everyone to ensure they are comfortable with their normal routines and arrangements around school runs/travel etc. There will therefore be an increased police presence around schools over the next few days and a certain key times in the future. This is purely for reassurance and to allow people to ask questions or share concerns.
- Now the court process is underway, any disclosure of the identities of those involved or speculation, including on social media, risks contempt of court. We ask that this message is passed to young people.
- There is understandable significant media interest in this incident. If you feel uncomfortable with anyone around school premises or are approached by someone asking questions then please call police on 101 or 999 if you feel it requires urgent attendance.
PRESS RELEASE
ssued 1pm 08/10/18The latest update on the investigation is as follows:A 16-year-old male who has been charged with attempted murder and rape in connection with a violent assault on a 10-year-old girl, that took place on Thursday 4th October in the Marley Road area of Exmouth appeared at a Youth Court hearing, held within Exeter Magistrates Court this morning (8thOctober).The suspect, who cannot legally be named due to being under the age of 18, will now be held on remand until his next hearing in front of a District Judge at Plymouth Youth Court at 10am on Thursday 11th October.Superintendent Matt Lawler, the local policing commander for Exeter, East and Mid Devon said:“We are able to confirm that the little girl at the centre of all our thoughts has now been discharged from hospital and is being cared for by her family. I would like to recognise the exceptional care she has received from specialist staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, and the close support provided by our specialist family liaison officers, which will continue in the months ahead.“The family have asked me to say on their behalf that ‘we would like to thank the community for their help and understanding in the ongoing Police investigation. But, we respectfully request privacy whilst we try and come to terms with what has happened’.Supt Lawler added: “Since the afternoon of Thursday 4th October, the residents of Exmouth have come together. I would like to thank the public for their messages of support to the young girl and her family, for the positive feedback we have had to officers on patrol and at cordons, and for the information we have received as part of this investigation.“Clearly the events of the last few days have affected the entire community, and in particular young people and their parents. Since Thursday we have provided a dedicated extra policing presence, particularly in the area of Marley Road, parks and schools, and that will continue today and into tomorrow.“We issued advice last week to schools, and will be having further direct contact today.“I would stress that no-one needs to change their school journey plans, and you will see additional officers present at drop-off and pick-up times at schools near to this incident. This is an extremely rare and isolated incident, and so the increased policing presence for next few days is solely to provide reassurance and support. Please approach the local officers with any questions or concerns you may have.”We once again remind the public that it is vital that they do not speculate on the identity of either the victim or the suspect in this case.Anyone who is alleged to be a victim of a sexual crime are automatically granted anonymity for life; regardless of their age and regardless of the outcome of any subsequent criminal trial. Any suspect under the age of 18 is also by law not allowed to be identified.These rules are not solely for media organisations to adhere to, they also apply to members of the public and includes information posted via social media. This may be seen as interfering with a live investigation and an active criminal trial, and therefore could see those who do not adhere found in contempt of court. This means that they would find themselves called before a judge and landed with a criminal record. -
Information from Police
Fri 05 Oct 2018You may be aware of an attack in our local area upon a young person last evening. I will be speaking to pupils this afternoon about how to stay safe and vigilant and I have received the following advice from police. They advise parents not to change their existing plans for the end of the day.
Advice to schools in Exmouth following yesterday’s violent assault of a child in Exmouth.
Devon and Cornwall Police Major Crime Team are currently in the Brixington area of Exmouth following a violent assault of a 10-year-old girl in the Marley Road area yesterday afternoon, Thursday 4th October.
The child has been taken to hospital where she is receiving the expert medical care and treatment she needs, supported by specialist officers from our Public Protection Unit, and of course her family.
This is clearly a serious and rare event for the area and police are putting significant resources to this investigation.
This will mean that there will be a high police presence in and around Exmouth as part of our investigation and to help offer public reassurance and that there is no need for pupils to leave school early, but we do ask that all in the area consider the following:
There is no need to change immediate school pick-up plans this afternoon.
Please be reassured there are significant police resources in Exmouth today.
· We would encourage that parents, teachers and guardians have a conversation with your children in relation to what has happened, make sure they remain aware and vigilant.
· Please avoid speculation including via social media, as this may lead to further upset for others including the family
· If you have any information in relation this matter then please call 101, and feel free to speak to any officer you see in the area if you need further reassurance.
We are working hard to locate the person responsible, and it is vital that the above safety messages are discussed with children in the area.
For the latest updates and information, please see the Devon and Cornwall police website, we will also issue updates via our twitter page @DC_police and our main facebook page.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting log 636 for the 4th of October.
We thank you for your assistance during this time.
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