A one-day online seminar designed for officers eager to transform their experience and skills into academic accreditation. The College of Policing shared how they can support and collaborate to deliver accreditation to serving officers.
Additionally, we had representatives from leading universities discussing accreditation options and various courses available. Plus information on bursaries, and education loans.
The seminar included a panel session in the morning and a Q&A session with the universities attending in the afternoon.
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Speakers
Paul Matthews
Professional Development Lead and Deputy Secretary of National Detectives Forum - PFEW
Professor John Coxhead
Professor of Policing - Loughborough University
Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh QPM
Chief Executive Officer - College of Policing
Karen Moreton
Senior Research Officer - College of Policing
Gary Shaw MBE
Professor of Professional Practice - University of Sunderland
Dr Sean Bell
Lecturer in Policing Organisation and Practice
James Holyoak
Senior Lecturer in Policing and Leadership - Institute of Policing, Staffordshire University
Dave Bamber
Retired Police Sergeant
Rob Lovesey
Business Development Manager - Serve and Protect CU
10:00
Opening remarks
Paul Matthews
10:20
College of Policing
Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh will discuss what the College of Policing (CoP) is doing to support serving officers with accreditation.
Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh QPM
10:40
Exchanging Currency
Professor Coxhead will explain the importance of accredited learning - converting existing skills and training into qualifications
Professor John Coxhead
11:00
Panel discussion
An opportunity for attendees to put questions to Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh, Professor Coxhead, and Paul Matthews facilitated by Dave Bamber.
Dave Bamber
Paul Matthews
Professor John Coxhead
Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh QPM
11:30
Break
11:45
Bursaries | Breaking down the barriers
Karen will speak about what the CoP offers as well as other avenues of funding and how to apply.
Karen Moreton
12:15
Financial support for further education
Rob will guide you through the range of financial support options available to officers. From a tailored loan specifically for education to exclusive products you may not be aware of that could benefit you and your family.
Rob Lovesey
12:30
Lunch break
13:30
Accreditation options for Police officers | Exchange your experience for academic accreditation
During this session, we will hear from three university lecturers -
James Holyoak – Bringing the University to you - The flexibility of higher education.
Professor Gary Shaw – The importance of continuous learning and personal professional development
Dr Sean Bell – Alternative learning options and the transition to work outside of the Police
James Holyoak
Gary Shaw MBE
Dr Sean Bell
15:00
Q&A Session
An opportunity for attendees to put questions to all three lecturers and Paul Matthews with Dave Bamber as facilitator.
Paul Matthews
James Holyoak
Dave Bamber
Gary Shaw MBE
Dr Sean Bell
15:30
Closing Remarks
Paul Matthews