Our officers have been teaching hundreds of children about the dangers of drugs, how to stay safe online and the impact of anti-social behaviour as part of their Mini Police programme.
The programme is designed for Year 5 pupils and was launched in December 2023.
It is spread over 12 classroom-based sessions and is delivered in schools by Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs), as well as volunteers.
Southglade Primary School in Bestwood was one of the schools that took advantage of the programme, with around 60 pupils taking part.
Our Mini Police programme is designed for Year 5 pupils to learn about anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, understanding the law as well as promoting values of kindness, respect, and inclusivity.
The school had its graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 8 and each pupil was given a certificate, with some pupils receiving special recognition for how well they had engaged with the programme.
During Mini Police sessions, the children took part in interactive scenarios and group activities.
PCSO Leah Thompson who delivered the sessions at Southglade Primary and Inspector John Lees, who leads the city centre neighbourhood policing team, handed out graduation certificates to the Mini Police members.
