Mini police
Please note
Mini Police is a school-led scheme. Schools need to apply to Wiltshire Police’s Youth and Early Intervention Department for a unit to be set up in their school for years 5/6’s. Unfortunately we cannot respond to requests from individuals.
Aimed at Primary years 5 and 6 pupils.
The main aim of the Mini Police programme is to increase trust and confidence with young people, their families and the communities that we police, and to develop skills and self-esteem in pupils who participate.
This is achieved through structured, consistent and quality delivery and an approach which encompasses early intervention, the delivery of safety messages, preventative education and long-term problem solving.
The Mini Police programme supports the principles of preventing crime, reducing Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and reassuring communities, working with partner agencies, raising awareness of online safety and digital crime as well as helping to safeguard vulnerable young people in our communities.
Quotes from Mini Police school contacts:
Pupil comment: "I enjoy being a part of the Mini Police because I like learning about what Police Officers have to do in their job, it’s fun because we get to visit the Police Station and we have great opportunities given to us."
Teacher comment: "They are thinking about the wider community and how to help them, it's not about the job of the police officer, but the responsibility of the community, where I can see they are becoming more aware of."
Teacher comment: “There is no doubt the Mini Police project is an interactive volunteering opportunity for Year 5 children and it’s...FUN!!!"
Teacher comment: "Staying SAFE is significant and they are definitely learning about this in the project. Another benefit is they are learning to have confidence in the Police."
The Mini Police Scheme is being provided to specifically targeted schools across Wiltshire and Swindon and is aimed at Year 5 and 6 pupils.
If you would like more information on this scheme please contact:
Swindon: [email protected]
Wiltshire: [email protected]