Safer Schools pack published by Violence Reduction Unit

11 September 2026

Kent and Medway's Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has published a Safer Schools pack designed to help schools keep children and young people safe by preventing violence.

The digital pack shares all the free programmes, initiatives and support schools can access through Kent and Medway VRU and includes information on:

  • Pol-Ed - a free online platform designed by teachers for teachers. The platform shares ready-prepared lessons on citizenship, law and safeguarding. Over 2,600 teachers have registered for the platform so far.
  • Our Safer Knife Replacement Scheme has removed over 2,000 pointed kitchen knives from communities by swapping them for round-ended alternatives that cannot cut through fabric. Schools can join this scheme too.
  • And much more!

Violence is preventable and early intervention works best when schools, police and young people work together.

Educational professionals are encouraged to read the pack and see what support is available to their school.

Please find the Safer Schools pack