Teacher October 2026 - Prisoners CHOICES Session

Really seemed to hit home. Made me cry. Such a powerful message. Thank you so much for sharing some very difficult stories.

Teacher October 2026 - County Lines Session

An eye opening session for all. Every student in 9A was very engaged. It will make them think more deeply about life outside of school and the dangers that could surround them.

Teacher October 2026 - Prison Life Session

I think this is one of the best sessions I have ever attended in SMSC - the children were hooked and exceedingly keen to ask questions

Secondary School Students - October 2026

It was interesting to have the opportunity to speak to several people who have served time and find out about prison life.

 We know to talk to someone if we are being encouraged to do something we don't want to do!

Listening to the prisoners sharing their experiences of Knife crime - How quick it can happen Real stories (the truth).

It explained the consequences of actions some young, people may take, and why it is definitely not worth it. 

Teacher September 2026

This was an outstanding day.  It was skilfully delivered.  It was age relevant and appropriate. The children were totally engaged and clearly thinking hard about choices and consequences. 

Assistant Head Teacher - September 2026

Thank you so much for arranging for your PMNW! Team to come into our school on Friday last week - this is the 3rd year we have worked with you all and again it was brilliant! The students and staff gained so much from the experience and we all loved having your team on site. Can't wait for next year!!

Teacher - July 2026

I’ve watched PMNW CHOICES workshops for two decades at this school.  It’s always powerful and this session is always impactful.  I think that this year’s speakers were exceptional and elicited lots of interesting questions. Thank you.

Teacher - July 2026

Fantastic delivery – Encouraged to form their own opinions – students highly engaged throughout – multi-media delivery including high- interactivity – students came away with strong understanding of COUNTY LINES.

Assistant Head Teacher - June 2026

"Prison? Me? No Way! Day is an eye-opening, emotionally charged exploration of choice, told with raw honesty and unmatched authenticity. The way the trust tackle themes of freedom, justice, and personal redemption is nothing short of brilliant. It is easy for both teachers and pupils to resonate on a deeply personal level with the journeys shared with them throughout the day.

Student - June 2026

I loved everything, the ex-prisoner, one punch and all the activities I did that day. It’s taught me the harsh reality of what prison can be like. It gave me a better understanding of right and wrong.

Student - June 2026

 ‘Attending the presentation changed the way I see life on the road and life itself. It's not just about safety on the roads but more of a journey through real stories that have happened because people have not been lucky enough to learn from these valuable lessons. My name is ???? and, on this day, I knew I had an upcoming lesson on road safety. I went into this lesson expecting facts and safety tips but instead I walked away with a much deeper meaning: a sense of responsibility, compassion, and gratitude. This experience gently but powerfully reminded me that every journey is a chance to choose mindfulness and care for ourselves and for everyone we share the road with. I highly recommend this presentation to anyone who thinks they know it all about driving. Some stories stay with you, and this is one of them not because they end in tragedy, but because they leave a silence that's impossible to be forgotten.’

Teachers - June 2026

CHOICES - An extremely positive experience for the students, encouraging reflection and maturity throughout.  Genuinely one of the most outstanding and impactful experiences I have seen for students.  It was truly powerful and memorable session that clearly resonated with the group and provided significant value to their personal development.

COUNTY LINES: The students were very responsive to the session. Delivery was excellent! A mixture of discussion and new knowledge, really helping them to understand the implications of poor choices. Links to North East made the session very relatable. Brilliant!

Executive Headteacher Primary School - June 2026

I just wanted to say a huge and sincere thank you to you and your team for giving our Year 6 children such an informative and thought-provoking day. Our staff felt the day was brilliant, and your team did an excellent job of pitching the discussions at just the right level for the children. They’ve not stopped talking about it since! With all the challenges our young people face at the moment, having a safe, balanced opportunity to explore current issues, ask questions, and hear different perspectives is incredibly powerful. We really appreciate the impact this has had on our pupils. Please thank your team from everyone at Wilson. 

Student - April 2026

The day really highlighted how important it is to stop and think about what your about to do next and how much of an impact it may have.

‍ ‍Teacher - April 2026

Prison Life - Incredibly informative, Students were engaged and interacted. They were surprised with the inside of a prison cell and there were some positive and mature discussions within the group. Speakers were warm and passionate about sharing their experiences.

Knife Crime - Very informative and engaging. Bari’s passion/concern shines through during his presentation. Good reference to case studies/Birmingham – making “knife crime” relevant to our students. Great!

Teacher, March 2026

Choices - A very powerful, honest and informative session. Students were engaged largely as a result of the manner and truthfulness used by the speakers. You were excellent, good use of humour, and ‘real’ experiences. Thank you. You will make a difference as you made it real, students could relate to the issues raised, the consequences of their choices and the cycle associated with any substance abuse.

Teacher - March 2026

I would just like to say what a fantastic day, the students really enjoyed it. They had a real buzz about them and just wanted to talk about it. The information shared was so powerful and informative.  

Teachers - March 2026

County Lines - Very engaging and great rapport with students. Made it relevant to Lincolnshire and how students could fine themselves impacted.

Knife Crime - Brilliant, used real life / personal scenarios. Open and honest, really well presented.

Teacher - February 2026

(Drug Awareness Workshop)- Fantastic and engaging workshop, kept students involved with humour. thank you for adapting the session to the needs of the group (SEN) they thoroughly enjoyed the session.

Teacher - February 2026

Honestly the best External Session i Have seen delivered in our school seeing multiple sessions. the presenters read the groups perfectly, very friendly and engaging which allowed the students to feel safe and ask questions.

Teacher - February 2026

Fantastic session, the session was very informative everything was well explained to the students. great combination of real world examples and interactive work. i feel that the students now comprehensively understand how county lines works and how to stay out of it.

Teacher - January 2026

Great to visit the cell and have questions answered – students really got a feel for how confined that is, and the speaker is really knowledgeable about prison sentences, probation, the life of prisoners, real life examples in detail from entry to exit.  Great interactions with students, questioning.

Head of Life skills & Citizenship - January 2026

I just wanted to pass on a huge thank you to you and, your team for yesterday. So many staff and students have been to see me and have talked about all they have learnt and how much it made them think. It really is an amazing service you provide, and all schools should do this! Thank you for being the catalyst that has got students talking and reflecting on their life choices. See you in a year!

PSHE Lead - December 2025

Your workshops were engaging, impactful, and incredibly valuable for our young people. The way you presented real-life perspectives and consequences was both informative and thought-provoking. It encouraged our pupils to reflect on the choices they make, and their futures. We appreciated the professionalism, honesty, and care you brought to the sessions. Staff found the sessions highly informative too. Our team commented on how clearly you communicated the realities and consequences of crime, and they appreciated the honest, relatable way you delivered your message. Thank you again for the important work you do and for making a meaningful difference to our young people. 

Teacher - December 2025

Very Moving and impactful presentation. (One Punch)

Really Insightful and lots of opportunities for questions and discussions, he was friendly, informative and honest. really clear about the law and sentencing, spoke about the reality of life as a criminal and the negative impact it had on his life. (Choices)

Teacher - December 2025

An amazing opportunity for our learners a real eye opener for the students, i could see the students thinking hard about the consequences of making poor choices. students was really interested in the information and going to see a prison cell. (Prison Life)

Pupils aged 9 to 11 - November 2025

They brought a van with a prison cell inside which we got to go in, it was really cool but I wouldn’t want to spend long in there!

I enjoyed assembly when we had to stand up or sit down on whether you thought certain actions were legal or illegal.

I really enjoyed the GWR workshop. It was interesting to learn that it takes the length of 20 football pitches for a train to stop.

It was very informative and I learnt about some of the laws.

Teacher - November 2025‍ ‍

Presenters were lovely with the children and took time to listen and answer all their questions

Teacher - October 2025

I learnt so much – as an adult – and it is shocking.  I hope my son’s school uses a day like this to educate and warn students of these dangers.

Teacher - October 2025

Very engaging speaker making students seriously reflect on an issue they need to be aware of. all students listened to some hard hitting stories with valuable messages.

Teacher - September 2025

We absolutely loved having PMNW working with us yesterday - Julie, Mel, Paul, Mark & Ben were fantastic - the girls were so inspired and engaged well with all sessions and staff thoroughly enjoyed the workshops and working with your colleagues too - definitely the best team/organisation we've had in school working with our students, as it is so real and relevant and sensitively delivered.

Teacher, July 2025

Pupils were all focused and it was well presented with great examples given. They now have an idea about the consequences of county lines and who to talk to if they think there could be an issue.

Teacher, July 2025

Very valuable… Students left with a stronger understanding and the importance of making safer choices. Both informative and thought provoking, delivered in a way that felt relatable and meaningful. Students appeared engaged. Use of real life stories, discussions and interactive elements helped them understand risks and consequences.

Teacher - July 2025

Informative, candid, very truthful. Pupils felt they were being listened to and all felt their questions were being answered appropriately. Serious messages delivered with humour but also honesty. Very valuable for the students to hear real life experiences.

Teacher - July 2025

Very valuable and engaging. The students will hopefully reflect on the consequences of irresponsible and impulsive actions because of this.

Teacher - July 2025

Presenter was really interesting to listen to and it was clear he is an open book, willing to answer any questions asked. Everything was explained in a language that the students could understand. Thank you!