Derbyshire children and young people in our care enjoyed a memorable day of fun, learning and inspiration during a special visit to Derbyshire Constabulary headquarters.
Hosted by Derbyshire Constabulary on behalf of our Corporate Parenting Board and organised by the participation team, the day brought together 19 young people aged between 10 and 17 for a range of engaging activities. Throughout the visit, they took part in games, learned about online safety and spoke about their hopes and ambitions for the future.
A highlight of the day for the young people was a visit from Flash, a police dog in training who is pictured with one of our foster carers, Saira. Flash quickly became a favourite with the group, giving everyone the chance to meet one of the force’s newest four-legged recruits.
During the day, officers from the police’s Youth Inclusion Team also ran an interactive game called Shattered. The activity encouraged the young people to think about the importance of staying safe online, explaining that people on the internet might not always be who they say they are.
Activities throughout the event also encouraged the young people to dream big and share their inspiring goals for the future, creating a positive space for them to talk about their ambitions and what they hope to achieve.