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\"\"<\/a>Bolton-headquartered EdTech firm,\u00a0Near-Life<\/a>, has successfully launched a ground-breaking immersive learning programme for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) that will support their work tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and protect some of the most vulnerable members of society.<\/p>\n

The pilot was awarded \u00a3241,000 in funding from Innovate UK in November 2020 to accelerate the development of an interactive learning programme tailored to complex investigations \u2013 an area of police training identified as challenging and of the greatest need.<\/p>\n

Working in partnership with GMP, Near-Life has developed a comprehensive course built using its Near-Life CREATOR+ interactive video software, which uses cutting edge gamified simulation technology. Learners have the opportunity to take on the roles of both officer and investigator in a simulated Child Sexual Exploitation case.<\/p>\n

Each module features a combination of written content and videos on a range of topics from unconscious bias to recognising risk factors, conducting thorough searches of a missing person\u2019s home and using the Appropriate Language Policy.<\/p>\n

Each module concludes with an interactive scenario where the user is given decisions to make as part of a simulated investigation. Their choice dictates what happens next in the simulation, giving officers the opportunity to test potential decision-based outcomes around complex investigations to improve problem solving and decision making in a safe learning environment.<\/p>\n

The technology will better track performance and learning based outcomes, supporting an improved knowledge base that will allow GMP to share best practice examples of how digital simulations can support learning and training for complex investigations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our work with Greater Manchester Police over the last 12 months, we\u2019ve really got to understand, in practice, the potential that using a gamified simulation approach has for dealing with a complex, sensitive and challenging topic like investigating potential Child Sexual Exploitation cases,\u201d explained Mike Todd, CEO of Near-Life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe benefit to using immersive learning is that it allows you to create real-world scenarios and environments tailored to the needs of the user and the business. Research published by OFCOM found that it can improve knowledge retention by as much as 90%,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Superintendent Gareth Parkin said: \u201cGMP are constantly looking at how to improve learning to help keep our communities safe. This interactive pilot project with Near-Life, which focuses on a very important topic, is a key part of our ongoing efforts to explore new ways in which innovation can support our work.\u201d<\/p>\n

Globally, the immersive training market was valued at $26.05 billion in 2020 and is\u00a0expected to reach $463.7 billion by 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mike continued: \u201cUndoubtedly, the learning supply chain is being disrupted. The pandemic has brought with it many new ways of working and immersive technology has been given the chance to really demonstrate how it can be a cost-effective way to improve engagement in ways that are customisable to the user, scalable and generate better results.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bolton-headquartered EdTech firm, Near-Life, has successfully launched a ground-breaking immersive learning programme for Greater Manchester Police (GMP) that will support their work tackling Child Sexual Exploitation and protect some of the most vulnerable members of society.<\/p>\n

The pilot was awarded \u00a3241,000 in funding from Innovate UK in November 2020 to accelerate the development of an <\/p>\n

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