‘Together, we can make a real difference’: 200 schools join new initiative

More than 200 schools across Northumbria have signed up to deliver a new initiative designed to educate young people on healthy relationships, safety, and the law.

Developed by Northumbria Violence Reduction Unit and Northumbria Police, Pol-Ed aims to prevent crime and violence through early intervention. The programme, which aligns with the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum, provides teachers with easy-to-use resources that tackle a range of topics from safeguarding to community safety.

With a key focus on prevention and community cohesion, the initiative is part of a wider effort to combat anti-social behaviour, crime and violence through early intervention. 

Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Susan Dungworth said: “Prevention is the key to building safer, stronger communities, and this programme provides teachers with the tools they need to help children stay safe and understand the law. 

“I’m delighted that more than 200 schools have already committed to rolling out Pol-Ed, and the feedback from teachers has been overwhelmingly positive. 

"Together, we can make a real difference.”

Chief Superintendent Joanne Park-Simmons added: “Prevention is one of our force priorities and we are absolutely committed to using this tactic to ensure our communities remain among the safest places to live, work and visit in the country.

“The innovative Pol-Ed programme is a fantastic project which gets across to youngsters the seriousness of being involved in anti-social behaviour and other forms of crime.

“Your cooperation is key in helping us to educate future generations and keep our young people safe.”

Schools interested in participating can contact Northumbria Police via email at school.liaison@northumbria.police.uk.

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