South Oxhey's Woodhall Primary School kids are 'mini police'

A group of nine- and 10-year-olds from Woodhall Primary School in South Oxhey donned yellow visor jackets and police caps and went to work in the community.

Woodhall Primary School year 5 students met Chris and Connor from the Safer Neighbourhood Team (Image: Woodhall Primary School)

It is part of the Mini Police programme to help children understand officers’ work.

• 'No repeat issues' at restaurant despite five 1/5 food hygiene ratings
• Positive Covid test for The Chase star day after Sainsbury's selfie with fan

This week, they were monitoring traffic in Little Oxhey Lane with officers Chris and Connor from the Safer Neighbourhood Team.

Woodhall Primary School children helping the police carrying out a speed operation (Image: Woodhall Primary School)

The children were holding up signs with a big 30-mile speed limit logo that also said: “please slow down on our roads”.

• Sign up to a Watford Observer digital subscription for £3 for 3 months

Next, the year 5 pupils will speak with a British Transport Police officer, meet a police working dog and its handler, and learn about anti-social behaviour.   

The children held signs that said: Please slow down. (Image: Woodhall Primary School)The Mini Police scheme is designed for children aged between nine and 11.

It aims to build trust with communities, promote responsible citizenship and help young people establish an interest and understanding in policing and community safety.