OFFICERS from the prison service, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution and the South Worcestershire Community Safety Partnership visited Bishop Perowne College during a week of personal health and social education sessions.

Personal, social and health education (PSHE) teaches children to appreciate what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society.

During the week, students looked at drug and alcohol awareness including over-the-counter prescription drugs, legal substances such as caffeine, alcohol and tobacco and illegal substances.

An officer from HMP Long Lartin near Long Lartin talked about a prison officer's job, recruitment and explained what happened day-to-day in a prison, and a representative from SpeakEasy gave an insight into hate crime.

Headteacher Julie Farr said: “'PHSE is vital to the growth and wellbeing of young people.

"Since the subject specific Ofsted inspection which graded us as one of only two outstanding schools in the country for PSHE, we have continued to strive to develop and improve.

"I am grateful to all staff and visitors who put so much time and energy into the excellent week."