Academic research
At Pol-Ed, we want to ensure that all our resources are fit for purpose and meet the needs of Forces, schools, and children. During early 2023 a short research program of Pol-Ed was undertaken by Huddersfield University, some of the findings are below:
Throughout 2024 and into 2025, a new research project of Pol-Ed will be undertaken by Huddersfield University. Throughout the research, both teachers and pupils will be spoken to and asked a range of questions about the Pol-Ed resources. With the intention of learning about our scheme’s good points, areas for improvement but also the impact the lessons and assemblies have had on them.
1. Empower Teachers and Schools
- Provide pre-planned, expert-designed PSHE lessons that tackle sensitive and complex topics.
- Improve teacher confidence in delivering lessons on issues like safeguarding, crime prevention, and ethics through regular CPD webinars.
2. Educate and Protect Young People
- Focus on four key areas: Relationships, Keeping Safe, Understanding the Law and Wellbeing.
- Help children understand risks such as child sexual exploitation, anti-social behaviour, cybercrime, and violence.
- Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion through inclusive lesson content.
3. Strengthen Police-Community Relationships
- Foster trust and understanding between young people and the police.
- Reduce future demand on police services by educating children early about consequences and risks.
4. Support Local Needs and Consistency
- Lessons are tailored to local contexts and statutory PSHE requirements, ensuring relevance and compliance.
- Police officers may also deliver sessions directly, enhancing engagement and consistency of messaging.
5. Accessibility and Expansion
- Resources are free to schools within participating police force areas.
- Future plans include SEND-specific content to ensure inclusivity.
Impact on Local Authorities
- Improved safeguarding outcomes through education.
- Reduced youth crime and victimisation via awareness and prevention.
- Enhanced community cohesion by embedding police in educational settings.
- Strategic alignment with local policing priorities and PSHE curriculum goals.
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