Blackpool Hawes Side Primary School's youngest pupils turn detective with handcuffs, finger prints and a drone
"Our Foundation Stage children have only been with us a few weeks, so to see them so settled and confident with a visitor was lovely.”
The youngest children at Hawes Side Academy in Blackpool turned detectives when PC Savage from Lancashire Police called in to see them.
The school's Early Years Foundation Stage children, who only started at Hawes Side a couple of weeks ago, spent the session learning what police officers do in the local community and how everyone can help keep themselves and each other safe.
PC Savage talked the children through some of the kit and support officers rely on, from handcuffs to police dogs, helicopters and drones. The questions came thick and fast as the children tried to work out how it all fits together.
The favourite part for many was having their fingerprints taken. PC Savage showed them how every fingerprint is different, and the children loved comparing their own. The visit ended with everyone gathered together for a story about police officers and their families.
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Caroline Boothroyd, Principal of Hawes Side Academy, said: "Our Foundation Stage children have only been with us a few weeks, so to see them so settled and confident with a visitor was lovely.
“They listened brilliantly, asked some really thoughtful questions and showed real respect, which is one of our school values. We're very proud of them, and grateful to PC Savage for giving up her time to come and see us."
Hawes Side Academy is part of Endeavour Learning Trust, which runs schools across South Ribble, West Lancashire, North Sefton and Blackpool.