CHILDREN at Willow Wood Primary School who have set up their own police force are learning about the environment and recycling.
Year 5 pupils have teamed up with PCSOs Clare Atkins and Matt Smith to launch a new community project.
The youngsters have vowed to reduce littering and recycling because they feel it is important to reduce plastics being deposited in our oceans and they also want to improve the appearance of the town.
Waste doctor Matthew Davies from Keir Specialist Services talks to pupils at Willow Wood Primary School
PCSO Matt Smith said: "Waste doctor Matthew Davies from Keir Specialist Services very kindly attended to provide an educational and interactive talk which the children seemed to enjoy very much. The input was interesting and informative in equal measures."
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Pupils have already carried out a litter pick in the area around their school and have lots of exciting projects in the pipeline.
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