Students from Gosford Hill School in Kidlington are to spend tomorrow behind the scenes at Thames Valley Police Headquarters.

The small group will spend time helping to develop a new part of the force website, visit the Police Enquiry Centre, and learn about how the force copes with emergency situations.

They will also get the opportunity to quiz Assistant Chief Constable Steve Rowell about all aspects of policing in Thames Valley.

The event is part of 11 Million Takeover Day, an initiative designed to provide an opportunity for adults to listen to young people, taking place throughout the UK.

ACC Rowell said: “This is the first time we have opened up our headquarters to young people in this way and I hope it will give them the opportunity to see how we make decisions which could affect them.

“The activities we have planned should be interesting for the students and their contribution should be invaluable to us, I’m looking forward to a great day all round.”