Blog 48

School truancy is an ever rising problem that encourages alarming statistics in many first world countries around the world. The fact remains that children who bunk off are more likely to offend and get in trouble with the Police when they grow up.

This isn’t really news to many of the older more mature population, so what if we all contributed to helping those who can’t see the bigger picture take one hundred and eighty degrees turn. Just look around you and take stock of family members who might need help!

Last week Weston-Super-Mare started a new campaign to cut rates of truancy amongst pupils. The South English School seeks to raise attendance while raising hopes to curb lower rates of offending and anti-social behavior. It also aims to promote personal safety and lower rates of teenage pregnancy and substance abuse.

There was be Police officers, PCSOs and North Somerset Council Staff  outside the schools for the launch, and they were giving out goody bags to youngsters. Claire Sketchley, and Paula Le-Milliere-Tinney both Police Community Support Officers came up with the project idea, which is a creative ploy to make teenagers wake up and get their act together. It promises to make a positive difference to the community.

Miss Sketchley mentioned that anti-social behavior has been identified by their community as one of the priorities that needs to be controlled, and they have taken steps to do something about this problem. They are not suggesting children are up to no good if they’re absent from school, but they are confident that it provides a steady and safe ambient for youngsters to make friends while directing education, so they can learn.

Don’t you think that young people should aim to achieve the very best they can so they lead fulfilling lives that contributes to their ongoing success?