Around 650 Year 6 students from 21 primary schools across Uttlesford attended an event aimed at developing safety skills.

The Crucial Crew workshops focused on helping 10 and 11-year-olds navigate the challenges they might face transitioning from primary to secondary school.

The initiative, which is nearly 30 years old, is managed by the multi-agency Uttlesford Community Safety Partnership (UCSP) and was conducted over four days at Bridge End Gardens, Saffron Walden.

The workshops were provided by various members of the partnership, including Uttlesford Community Policing Team, Essex County Fire & Rescue Service, Essex County Council's road safety team, Uttlesford District Council, Next Chapter, and Youth Unity.

Covering a broad range of topics such as road safety, drowning prevention advice, vaping awareness, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and healthy relationships: the workshops were designed to help the children understand the consequences of making the wrong decisions.

A spokesperson for the event said: "The workshops were designed to help the children understand the consequences of making the wrong choices and the importance in taking responsibility for their actions.

"The event was well received with the schools providing some really positive feedback."

For more information about the work of the Uttlesford CSP, individuals are encouraged to visit uttlesford.gov.uk/csp.