Requests were received from schools and local youth organisations for inputs on specific issues and forthcoming events. From June to December 2024, staff from Police Scotland and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service engaged with schools and organisations to jointly deliver inputs around crime and community impact, online safety, No Knives Better Lives, cyberbullying, drug awareness and Bonfire Night/fireworks.

Specifically, the following sessions were carried out:

Chryston High 
• No Knives Better Lives: 12 inputs to approximately 360 pupils across 2nd and 3rd year.
• Online Safety: 6 inputs to approximately 180 pupils on image sharing, cyberbullying and general online safety. This was rolled out across year groups during 2024.

Chryston Primary School
• 3 Inputs to approximately 90 pupils in P5/6 and P7 on internet safety/cyberbullying.
• School talks with P1 and P2 at Chryston Primary re quad bikes.

St Joseph’s Primary School
• Online / general internet safety: inputs on internet safety, image sharing and cyber bullying. 

Glenboig Nursery
• Police attended nursery to meet children and raise awareness of the Police and how they help to keep people safe. 

Moodiesburn Beavers
• Police met with Moodiesburn Beavers to engage with children and discuss topical issues. A further visit was then carried out to ensure all attendees had the opportunity to speak with local officers and see police vehicles and equipment.