Schools across Fleet can now access a free online police education programme after Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones invested £40,000 to roll out Pol-Ed across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The resource, developed by teachers with support from police professionals, offers pre-planned lessons on crime prevention, risk awareness and healthy relationships for pupils from early years through to post-16. The funding from the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner also extends to Youth Justice Services and the voluntary sector, with providers having until March 2027 to sign up.
Donna Jones said she wants children to understand how to stay safe from a young age, emphasising that early intervention and prevention are key to reducing crime. The programme is designed to support sustained education rather than one-off sessions, giving schools consistent, high-quality materials to weave into their RSHE curriculum. Assistant Chief Constable Tara McGovern called Pol-Ed a significant step forward in prevention, welcoming the introduction of resources that give police and schools a shared approach.
Schools in Fleet can request tailored police visits to address local concerns such as knife crime, antisocial behaviour or drugs, allowing officers to focus on issues that matter most to the community. Educational providers interested in the programme can join a free online launch event on Monday, 8 June 2026 at 3:30pm, with the fully funded access available until the end of March next year.
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