About us

'2Smart' is the Essex Police award winning project that covers Bullying, Alcohol, Drug & Knife issues. The project was originally known as '2Smart 4 Drugs' but in recognition of growing crime trends and keeping pace with young persons educational needs, the project expanded to encompass the foregoing key issues.

Each show combines a mix of music, theatre, sport and role model depiction as a tool to educate 11-12 year old children from across the county. The aims of the show are to illustrate to young people what they can achieve if they stay on the right track and put their hearts into the things that matter to them and providing information how to make the right choices.

Running during May and June 2011 '2Smart' is attended by around 10,000 children forming part of their Personal, Social and Health education programme at school.

The '2Smart' programme, which is now in its 15th year, is run by Essex Police in conjunction with Drug and Alcohol teams, Essex Air Ambulance, Southend United Football Club, Essex County Council & Essex Community Foundation.

The '2Smart' concept supports the Essex Police 'Be Safe' message which promotes advice on how to stay safe in every day areas of life such as using the internet. The 'Be Safe' section of this website will give you more information and advice on these areas.