Very exciting time for 10 lucky Year 5 children.

      They have been chosen to train as Junior PCSO's.

   Week 1:

   . Introductions

   . Uniforms and folders (containing notebook and pen) provided

   . Introduction to the Junior PCSO pledge.

   . Introduction to the phonetic alphabet, which they will have to practise.

      Week 2.

      . Uniform inspection

      . Recite PCSO pledge.

      . Speed watch, discussed speed limits and the reason for them. Safety briefing, then Junior PCSO's 

        monitored speed of oncoming traffic on Walsgrave road.

       They gave thumbs up to all drivers driving at the correct speed and thumbs down to those  

        exceeding the speed limit. (Only one got a thumbs down).

        The children were amazing, Stoke Primary are very proud of our Trainee PCSO's.

        All of them already know their phonetic alphabet . 

       Week 3:

       . Uniform inspection and PCSO pledge.

       . Phonetic alphabet test.

       . Crime Scene investigation discussion, How to investigate, the importance of evidence and 

         not contaminating the scene.

       . Next! Using the above information our Junior PCSO's got to investigate a crime scene whilst                      documenting the scene correctly.

       . They were provided with Forensic Suits to avoid contaminating the scene.

       . They took fingerprints.

       . They identified the offender using the evidence they collected.

       . All evidence will be presented next week in the Mock Court 

       Our PCSO's were then able to have a go at taking finger-prints.

        Week 4:

        The Trial.

        A Judge

        Two Lawyers

        A jury 

        Two Suspects...........

        As you can imagine the children thoroughly enjoyed this experience. They all had a part to play and 

        played them very well.

        Week 5.

        This week the children were able to ask questions about the role of a Police Officer, talk about

        their uniform including their camera's first aid kits etc.

        They had a chance to try on different helmets and hats and experience exactly what it is like

        being in handcuffs.

         The children then read out the Junior PCSO pledge, all were also  able to recite the phonetic

         alphabet.

         I am delighted to say all of the children passed. 

         They are now fully qualified Junior PCSO'S.

        May I take this opportunity to thank Mat and Wil, it has been an incredible experience for 

        the children, I know they have enjoyed every part of it.

                       This is not the end ......... More to follow from our Junior PCSO's 

                                                          Keep your eyes peeled.

      Very soon you will see our Junior PCSO's out and about..........

This week, beginning 12th May, the Junior PCSO's have been outside of school on two occasions.

We have been monitoring parking, sadly cars have still been parking unsafely.

This parking monitoring will continue until the end of this school year.........

So parents please help us to keep all of our children safe. 

    Exciting News!

Our Junior PCSO's will be going to the Police Museum in Birmingham on Friday 23rd May.

We had the most amazing time at the "West Midlands Police museum".

The children learned about prison life, met an ex Murder squad detective, collected forensic evidence, and spent time in a police cell also lots more .

The children were worn out by the time we got on the train to come back to school.

Miss Fenlon informed me that we had walked 4 and a half miles.....

The children were absolutely great too.