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As the UK lockdown continues to ease through the planned government roadmap of lifting of restrictions there is great optimism that we can continue on the path towards “normality”. There is still a way to go before we get to that point and everybody must stay vigilant.
The apprentice programme and employers continue actively follow government guidelines and are taking all reasonable measures to support the minimisation of the spread of infection. Employers are posting new vacancies and we are still actively looking to fill the positions, so please search and apply for your ideal opportunity today.
The Apprenticeship programme is increasing its remotely delivered content and aligned our processes to minimise transmission risks in our training centres. We are adapting to changing circumstances and where employers are supportive, starting to ramp up apprentice training activity. Even though some apprentices are on furlough, government rules state that training can still continue, please speak with us or your employer for more information. You may find the following link helpful:
https://help.apprenticeships.education.gov.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/360013220179-Furloughed-apprentices
We are here to help all potential candidates, existing apprentices and employers and we urge you to contact us to discuss your individual circumstances to allow us to give personalised advice.
About 1 in 3 people with coronavirus do not have symptoms but can still infect others. Getting tested regularly is the only way to know if you have the virus. If people test positive and self-isolate, it helps stop the virus spreading. We are supportive of this process and urge you to be supportive too. Anyone in England is now eligible for free and regular rapid lateral flow tests – these are for people who are not experiencing any of symptoms of coronavirus. For those with symptoms you need a different test. Please follow the link below for more advice and guidance on both types of test.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing/regular-rapid-coronavirus-tests-if-you-do-not-have-symptoms/
It’s important to us that all our staff, apprentices’ employers and candidates remain safe and if you require any specialist support, we urge you to look our apprentice support section lower down this page. If you have specific coronavirus medical questions please contact your GP or navigate to NHS website for expert advice.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Thank you for supporting us all in staying safe and please remember if you have any of the main symptoms of coronavirus:
You and anyone you live with should stay at home and not have visitors until you get your test result – only leave your home to have a test.
Neighbourhood police officers are the face of our communities. Diligent, hardworking, and committed to change, you make decisions that have a real and lasting positive impact.
As a reliable presence in the neighbourhood you serve, you’ll investigate and understand the complex issues facing the most vulnerable in society and work within the community to develop innovative ideas and techniques to tackle the challenges they face.
Police Now offers graduates like you a unique and rewarding route to a meaningful career within the police service. We’re looking for people who haven’t considered policing before with the ambition and drive to make a difference from the inside out, through hard work, grit, and passion for making a difference.
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Our programme comprises the following elements:
You will have online learning and revision called Core Learning to complete prior to starting at your academy. This will consist of content including learning about the law, legislation and role responsibilities. The purpose of core learning is to equip you for your time at academy and throughout the two-year programme. You will have the opportunity to attend online Police Now learning sessions, in the form of webinars, should you need support.
The Police Now Academy is an intensive seven-week training programme designed and delivered by outstanding, high-performing frontline police officers, many of whom are or have been neighbourhood police officers and Sergeants themselves. At the Police Now Academy you will participate in practical sessions and assessments to ensure you have everything you need and are ready for your first day in your neighbourhood.
The Academy is innovative, dynamic, inspiring and challenging. Training is delivered through a mixture of classroom-based and practical activities – including seven full shifts of field training where you will gain real experience on the streets of a busy neighbourhood. The training meets and exceeds the College of Policing foundation police training requirements and includes all mandatory training to ensure you are equipped with all the skills you need to be effective in a neighbourhood policing role.
Following the Police Now Academy, you’ll go to your force to complete your in-force training week. You’ll be introduced to all the force-specific information you’ll need to be operationally effective, including local procedures, policies and IT systems.
After completing your in-force training week, you’ll begin your eight-to-twelve-week Immersion Period. You’ll be partnered with a PC who will work with you on a one-to-one basis and act as your mentor, providing support and guidance. Your mentor will tutor you on every shift during this critical transition period. Mentors play a crucial role in helping you to get to know the area, making sure you can deal with the challenges you might encounter on patrol.
When you join, you’ll be assigned a Performance Development Coach (PDC). Your PDC will provide one-to-one guidance, working with your line managers and force to aid your personal and professional development throughout the two-year programme.
Your PDC will work with you to develop innovative plans and set ambitious goals for your neighbourhood. Like any good coach, your PDC will help you play to your strengths and address weaknesses, so you can confidently step up and deliver measurable outcomes for your community.
Your PDC will meet with you regularly to help you complete your Personal Development Plan (PDP). They will support you at impact events and co-ordinate your skills sessions. They’ll also catch up with you regularly outside of official assessments.
You’ll be involved in five innovative and dynamic skills sessions over the course of the two-year programme, each designed to develop your leadership and policing skills. You can bring your line manager or a team member along to some of the sessions, so that your wider team can also take advantage of this training.
During the second year of the programme, you’ll have an exciting opportunity to spend up to four weeks on an external secondment or internal attachment within your force. External secondments are a fantastic way to experience professional life outside the police service. You will learn new skills, gain valuable experience, work with outside partners and contribute to our objective of bringing policing and society closer together.
Internal attachments to specialist departments will allow you to learn about different areas of the policing family. By developing your skills with new teams and by facing new policing challenges, you can start to plan for life after the programme.
Those who successfully complete the programme will attend a Graduation Ceremony. The ceremony is a celebratory event, held in front of proud family members and friends. Every Police Now graduate is invited to step forward to be awarded their graduation certificate. The highest achievers also have an opportunity to present their best work in front of an audience of invited guests. The ceremony culminates with friends and family members joining every new graduate to celebrate the achievements of their two years on the programme.
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