For secondary school and sixth form-aged students, we are particularly highlighting the importance of the MenACWY vaccine, which protects against four strains of meningococcal bacteria (A, C, W and Y) that can cause meningitis and sepsis. Young people this age should also have their Td/IPV vaccine (teenage booster which reinforces protection against tetanus, diphtheria and polio), and their HPV vaccine (which protects against human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to several types of cancer).

Officers are continuing to support our local schools and communities amid a concerning national social media trend encouraging pupils to engage in violent behaviour.

You will see extra officers out on high-visibility patrols in key areas during and after school today, and throughout the weekend, to make sure residents feel safe and reassured amid the ongoing circulation of these social media posts in South Yorkshire.

We hope you all have a restful February half-term and look forward to welcoming all students back to school on Monday 23rd February 2026.