PUPILS at a Midsomer Norton primary school are joining forces with local police to make a difference in their community.

Children from Years 4, 5, and 6 will work alongside PCSO Will Mortimer during the ‘Mini Police Programme’, to learn about law enforcement, community safety, and civic responsibility in a fun and engaging way.

Starting in January, the programme is designed to help pupils build confidence, develop teamwork skills, and gain a strong sense of social justice while encouraging a positive relationship with local policing.

Helen Taylor, CEO of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, said:“What a wonderful initiative. It helps pupils develop skills and confidence that make a real difference, not just within their school, but across the wider community.”

Plenty of room to grow in this police jacket
Plenty of room to grow in this police jacket (St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School)
A young police officer in the making?
A young police officer in the making? (St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School)
Students at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School are set to participate in the Mini Police Programme, working with local police to learn about community safety and civic responsibility.
Students at St Benedict's Catholic Primary School are set to participate in the Mini Police Programme, working with local police to learn about community safety and civic responsibility. (St Benedict's Catholic Primary School)