A Blunt Truth returns to the Academy

Avon & Somerset Police are working with services throughout the UK on a campaign called ‘A Blunt Truth’, which is dedicated to educating young people on the effects of Knife Crime and what to do if you discover a knife crime victim.  

We were lucky enough to have the campaign visit us for the third year in a row to speak with our students. British Army Medics and Avon & Somerset Fire Rescue visited Year 9, and every student spent an hour hearing about the tragic effects knife crime has on a community and how it can be prevented.

Students were shown what to do in the event they find a knife crime victim, focusing on the three C’s (Check for danger, Call for help, Cover the wound) and how to use bleed kits, which are becoming more commonplace around the UK, including two on the Academy site. 

Reminders that reporting somebody carrying a knife can be a key way to stop two crimes from happening, and students can report any concerns surrounding knife crime anonymously to Fearless. 

We are thankful to ‘A Blunt Truth’ for bringing the campaign to the Academy and leaving students with more confidence in knowing what to do in a situation and how to report knife crime, should they be subject to it. 

There will be a pop-up clinic during lunchtime on the 4th February 2026 where the Police and Violence Reduction Partnership will be chatting to students from all year groups. Stay tuned for further information in the coming weeks.