A STUDENT is learning about the work of Police and Crime Commissioners thanks to a placement organised by a North-East charity.

DISC Steps4Success (S4S) student Cassandra Law, of Newton Aycliffe, is working at County Hall, in Durham, with the police and crime commissioners’ team.

Once she finishes the placement later this month she will start working as an apprentice at a law firm.

“I was really nervous at first,” she said. “Even on the way to the interview in the car I felt nervous all the way but it turned out really well.”

She added: “I’ve really enjoyed working at County Hall, the works been fun and really interesting and as well as administration support I’ve been involved in designing certificates for schools and working on the website.”

Rebecca Drummond, S4S employer engagement officer, said: “When the Durham Police and Crime Commissioners’ team agreed to taking Cassandra we were really pleased for her. She has really progressed as a person through this placement; she’s really matured and grown in confidence.”

Steps4Success is a young person’s training scheme launched more than two years ago and run by DISC for 16 to 18-year-olds who are not in education and employment.

To date, more than 200 young people have benefited from its combination of practical advice, skills and confidence building courses and work placements.

Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg said: “I have been delighted to assist with the work placement organised by DISC. Cassandra is a hard worker and has put her mind to any task that has been asked of her. I wish her every success for the future.”