Police share a lesson in equality and team work with Torquay pupils

Some of the Torquay Neighbourhood Police Team delivered an anti-discrimination workshop at Watcombe Primary School earlier this week to give students a life lesson.

The workshop, on Wednesday 18 March, was a joint event with Torquay United Community Sports Trust and was primarily for pupils in Years 5 and 6. However officers stayed behind at the end so students in other classes could also come and see the police van and try on the kit.

Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Charlotte Hockley who went along to the Moor Lane school, explained: “We had three workshops running throughout the morning - the first was the anti-discrimination presentation, including role play and activities to explore real life scenarios, the second was team building activities with a coach from the Torquay United Community Trust and the third was a chance for pupils to explore the police van, try on some police uniform and ask any questions they had.

“It was a really successful day with lots of positive feedback. I have spoken with the sports trust and we hope to roll this out to more schools in Torbay.”

PCSO Hockley was joined at the school by PCSOs Jack Crowther and Lia Gregory, who is the newest member of the neighbourhood team. They also handed Devon & Cornwall Police stickers to the children.  

A spokesperson for the school added: “The children had a great visit, learning about the law and inclusion as well as exploring police equipment and vehicles. Thank you to Devon & Cornwall Police for their time and everyone involved in organising such a valuable and enjoyable experience for our pupils.”

For more information about hate crime and how to report discrimination please visit the Devon & Cornwall Force website What is hate crime? | Devon & Cornwall Police

For more information about local events and police initiatives you can follow Torquay Police on Facebook. You can also speak to officers face to face at various community events throughout the year. On Tuesday 24 March from 1pm-3pm police will be at The Medway Centre, Medway Road, Torquay, TQ2 8SA.