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Wigston schoolchildren are the youngest 'watchers' in the county.
Marion Lewis, Franc Farmer, Evie Jenkinson, C/Insp Martin Halse at Little Hill Primary School, Wigston.
Hundreds of pupils from Parklands Primary, Fairfield Primary and All Saints Primary Schools in Wigston are the first to become the youngest neighbourhood ‘watchers’ in the county.
Junior Neighbourhood Watch, a national scheme for nine to 11-year-olds, is delivered in school by Leicestershire Constabulary and teachers to develop practical skills in pupils in how to keep themselves and their communities safe.
Linda Spencer, community initiatives co-ordinator for Oadby and Wigston local policing unit, said: “We are very keen to work closely with Junior Neighbourhood Watch. Crime doesn’t just affect adults and young people can be victims of crime too. The scheme generates in young people an interest in crime and disorder issues and helps them gain an understanding of Neighbourhood Policing.
“We have received positive feedback from the teachers, parents and the children and would like to thank the schools for their help.”
Since its launch last year, the scheme has been taken up in three schools so far and the intention is to expand the scheme to other schools across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Marion Lewis, chair of the Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network (NHWN), said: “The Junior Neighbourhood Watch scheme is aimed at young people aged 7 and older upon completion of the training, all the participants are given a certificate.
“We welcome any government funding to support new initiatives such as the new-look website, improved training schemes, online groups and a Junior Neighbourhood Watch scheme to give children and young people information about crime prevention and personal and road safety.
“Setting up a Neighbourhood Watch is an ideal opportunity for neighbours to work together with the police and local authorities to reduce crime and disorder and increase community cohesion. We want to see more groups being set up, particularly involving more young people.”
A new regional NHWN website, recognised by the Home Office and Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) is the official website for all registered members to share information of forthcoming events and best practice. East Midlands NHW
Anyone interested in setting up a scheme can find out more from the website http://www.mynhw.co.uk or email Marion Lewis, at nhwn.1@btinternet.com
For more information on Junior Neighbourhood Watch contact Linda Spencer, community initiatives co-ordinator for Oadby and Wigston local police on Leicester (0116) 2222222 ext 5421.
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Cannabis Farm Closed | |
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| A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
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Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
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