Radian in Schools

Radian has taken the lead in a forward thinking initiative to inform the younger generation of East Hampshire about their environment and community and to help encourage them to make a positive future contribution.

Over 100 children in year two at Petersfield Infants, were shown how their behaviour can have an impact on the local community and how their actions affect others living around them, both locally and globally.

Working with young children is a vital part of our community responsibility. If we can help children see how their actions can either have a positive or negative impact on our communities, then we are making a constructive difference for the future.

This Social and Environmental Awareness Day provided by Radian, in partnership with East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) and local Police Community Support Officers, was made up of four workshops.

The first workshop explained to the children how anti-social behaviour, including bullying, has a negative effect on everyone and they were advised on the best way to make the right decision when the occasion arises. Radian also explained how reducing wasted energy has long term benefits both financially and environmentally. Then EHDC Environmental and Sustainability team explained the benefits of recycling and how we all can help maintain the environment. Pupils were given the chance to put on hard hats and get involved, sorting out the recycling on a mini Materials Recovery Facility. The fourth workshop was led by the PCSOs who spoke about 'stranger danger' and how to recognise which adults they can trust.

After lunch, the children were asked to deposit their left over rubbish into different bags based on which materials can be composted, recycled or have to be burned. The bags were then weighed to see which class had the most environmentally friendly packed lunches, an exercise the school was encouraged to continue to reduce waste brought to school in lunch boxes.

This is a great example of how multi agency working brings the experience of East Hampshire District Council, the Police and Radian together, to create a result that each individual agency on its own could not achieve.

To find out more about Radian in schools, contact the Community Team at Rother on
0300 123 1567 or email us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it