Mini Police Programme
Our Year 5 class are currently undertaking an active partnership with Durham Mini Police.
DAAC Mini Police project is a highly effective, established project run by DAAC on behalf of and alongside Durham Constabulary. This is an innovative project aimed at 9-11 year olds in primary schools across County Durham and Darlington the aim is to introduce the Mini Police to a positive experience of policing, the principles of good citizenship and develop an understanding of their local community and the constructive role they can have within this.
The project materials are researched and designed by DAAC project leads, and are subject to a robust quality assurance process with qualified trainers, assessors and internal quality assurance staff. A proven and effective peer to peer delivery model is utilised, with apprentice youth development workers aged 16-25yrs who quickly facilitate high levels of engagement with the students across the duration of the project.
On completion of the project delivery phase, support and guidance on how to continue the Mini Police learning journey is provided, aftercare package is available to view below.
Several Mini Police officers have now progressed to become part of the Durham Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people aged 11-18yrs.
DAAC Mini Police Programme has received national recognition, we are continuing to use our expertise to assist numerous other Police services across England and Wales to develop and implement their own programmes.
DAAC 3 step approach;
We Educate young people so they are better equipped to make good choices, they will acquire knowledge, skills and qualifications that improve their life opportunities.
Our young people gain a sense of Community, conducting positive activities within local communities to assist others. With this they feel a sense of achievement and belonging, alongside demonstrating to others that young people can play a positive role within their local communities.
Activities are designed to reinforce education and community goals. Confidence building, teamwork, communication and learning new skills all help to develop the young person’s potential.
Project delivery is a pro social modelling approach which has received excellent feedback from both education providers and students.
In partnership with Durham Constabulary, DAAC runs a level 3 youth development worker apprenticeship programme with young people aged 16-25yrs who work alongside our fully qualified and experienced senior staff to effectively deliver our range of projects. This allows us to use our unique and operationally proven peer to peer approach, young people as role models for young people.