National Campaigns 2011-2012

The All Wales School Liaison Core Programme (AWSLCP) supports a number of National Campaigns relevant to the themes of the programme. 

Before each campaign the School Community Police Officers (SCPOs) contact their schools to deliver key lessons linked to the campaign focus.  For example, the officers delivered assemblies and numerous lessons warning pupils of the dangers of mishandling fireworks and the consequences of anti-social behaviour in the community.

Similarly, the officers are able to deliver assemblies and lessons that highlight other key topics in the Programme. 

Pupils, parents and teachers value the inputs.  One pupil commented,

“I thought I knew a lot about alcohol but the police taught us new things. I learnt a lot more about the dangers of alcohol which I didn’t really think about before.”

Teachers also welcome the additional support offered by the AWSLCP.

“I feel that our students are safer and much less likely to be victims of such things as cyberbullying as a result of the School Liaison Programme.”

It is gratifying to note that the safety messages presented in school penetrate to the home.  A parent said,

“My child comes home and talks about the lessons with the SCPO.”

Safeguarding children is a major concern for the Police and others in the community.  The partnership work carried out by the SCPOs in their schools during the various campaign weeks all add up to giving pupils information and providing strategies to help each one keep safe.

“I found it really helpful when the officer told us about ChildLine and gave us their number.”

The SCPOs continue to reinforce the valuable prevention work throughout the year in the classroom.