Peasedown St John’s Mini-Police team of 2025 have taken part in their first active call of duty!
The partnership initiative between Peasedown St John Primary School and PCSOs from Avon & Somerset Police sees children from Year 5 each year being given the opportunity to learn new skills and take part in ‘real life’ scenarios.
School Headteacher, Ruth Noall, said:
“The Mini-Police initiative is a police engagement programme that we’ve been running successfully alongside the police for the past five years with children in Year 5. Children must apply and be interviewed for the role. They are each given a uniform and attend regular training sessions led by the PCSOs. Topics covered often include traffic and speed awareness with a visit from the local police speed enforcement team and first aid training.”
Before the half-term holidays each cadet was kitted out with their new uniform, including being given a unique MP number and ID card.
“During last week’s session we were visited by a barn owl and the children dissected the pellets to find out what owls eat,” added Ruth, “The purpose of the activity was to find out how we need to be responsible for our environment as our actions, including littering, can have wider implications on wildlife.”
The Mini Police programme helps children build confidence, self-esteem, and life skills. It also helps children understand policing and community safety and builds trust between children and the police.
For more information about Peasedown St John Primary School visit their website www.psjprimary.co.uk and follow them on Facebook at @psjprimary
