Our Vision
Pol-Ed’s vision is rooted in early intervention, education, and community engagement to help children and young people stay safe, understand the law, and make informed decisions.
Working collaboratively across police forces, education and Local Authorities, providing consistent and key messages, in a targeted approach which is data-driven, will allow for the greatest impact when supporting our Children and Young People.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Foster trust and understanding between young people and the police.
- Reduce future demand on police services by educating children early about consequences and risks.
- 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.
- 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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