North Yorkshire Police and The Open University announce major new education partnership for police recruits

North Yorkshire Police and the OU have announced a new collaboration delivering specialist education for police officers from July 2020. Police recruits can earn while they learn by three new study pathways – Apprenticeship, Degree-holder entry programme and a Pre-join degree.

The scheme expects to see more than 100 students starting the training programmes each year. The OU was awarded the contract due to their expertise in ensuring that people from diverse backgrounds are supported and a strong reputation in policing.

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