Apprentice officers from Initial Foundation Programme (IFP) 99 took part in Exercise Synergy, a mock training event aimed at bringing classroom learning into a real-world environment.

Run by our Professional Development Unit (PDU) and held across several days at Sellafield and Culham, the exercise prepares the officers for their upcoming Non-Home Office Police Officer Apprenticeship (NHOPOA) end point assessment (EPA). By putting the officers face-to-face with authentic CNC-focussed scenarios, the PDU can assess apprentices’ readiness and provide valuable feedback and learning points.

By combining written, practical, and reflective elements, Exercise Synergy reinforces core policing skills such as effective communication, proportionate decision making, and professional integrity. It also

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