What is a High Sheriff?
A High Sheriff is a Royal appointment in each county of England and Wales, serving a one-year term to support the Crown and uphold law and order within their county.
What is the competition?
The Young High Sheriff for a day competition (only open to Year 10 and 12 students) is a chance for a young person to work with the High Sheriff in Warwickshire and become the Young High Sheriff, raising awareness of a certain social/crime issue that they feel is important. They will be working with the High Sheriff, Warwickshire Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner, who will help them make their idea become a reality!
Key dates
- 3 November 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm – a celebration event at the Shire Hall (open to all applications), to find out who has won the competition to become the ‘Young High Sheriff’.
- November to December 2025 – ‘Have your say’ workshops. Students will meet and work with the High Sheriff and local police to identify the crime/social issue they want to tackle in the local community.
Key contacts
Rebecca Barritt, [email protected], School Programme Leader
Benjamin Davis, [email protected], School Programme Leader
Baneesha Bhatoe, [email protected], Assistant Headteacher – Personal Development
Camilla Wellman, [email protected], Associate Assistant Headteacher – Student Leadership
Sponsors
- Police and Crime Commissioner
- The High Sheriff Association
- Warwickshire Crimebeat
- Warwickshire County Council and the Safe in Warwickshire Partnership
