Safer Schools Partnership programme
The Safer School Partnership (SSP) programme was launched in
September 2002 after a proposal from the Youth Justic Board (YJB)
for a new policing model for schools.
Under the SSP there are now several
police officers based in schools thoughout the
county who aim to reduce the levels of anti-social behaviour and
crime, both by and against young people.
Focusing on early intervention and prevention, they work with
school staff and other local agencies to:
- Reduce victimisation, criminality and
anti-social behaviour within the school and community
- Work with schools on whole-school approaches
to behaviour and discipline
- Identify and work with children and young
people at risk of becoming victims or offenders
- Ensure the full-time education of young
offenders
- Support vulnerable children and young people
through periods of transition, such as the move from primary to
secondary school
- Create a safer environment for children to
learn in.
Safer School Partnerships encourage the police, children and
young people to build good relationship, trust and mutual
respect.
Schools Liaison Officers
The role of the Schools Liaison Officer (SLO) was implemented
into the Constabulary in April 2002.
The aim is to work closely with schools, staff and pupils in
order to support them within the school and local community.
They also hold close relationships with many other agencies in
an attempt to promote positive relationships between the schools
and Police Service.
All of Cheshire Police’s Schools Liaison Officers are
experienced officers who have been handpicked for
the role because of their vast knowledge of the community.
Although their role has many facets the main focus is delivering
talks and interactive sessions within schools based on the national
curriculum PSHE and Citizenship lessons, in an attempt to provide
the students with the confidence and knowledge needed to never
become victims or offenders of crime.
Topics they cover:
- Anti-social behaviour
- Alcohol
- Bullying
- Citizenship
- Driver awareness
- Drugs
- Internet safety
- Law and Order
- Personal safety
- Weapons and knife crime
Schools Liaison Officers in Cheshire
School Based Officers in Cheshire