The project is being piloted at Busill Jones Primary School in Bloxwich.

Parents have backed the new campaign, with many behind the project aiming to raise awareness and educate students about the dangers of knife crime, the law on carrying knives and the potential consequences of misusing knives.

Sixth form students took part in the project, run by Walsall Local Police Authority Early Help Officer PC Zena Hands, who worked with family liaison officer Troy Tolley at the school.

Speaking about the project, PC Hands said: “Both Ms Tolley and I are very passionate about preventing knife crime in our communities and believe the best place to start is with early intervention in primary schools.

“Our goal is to educate children at a young age about the dangers of carrying knives, the laws surrounding them and the possible consequences of their misuse.”

The entire sixth form will be tasked with creating a half-term break to create a poster on knife crime prevention.

Three posters will be selected and displayed around Bloxwich and Blakenall for the community to see.

Ten knife crime prevention ambassadors will also be selected and these students will help mentor other children about knife crime.

PC Hands continued: “By empowering children with knowledge, it helps them deal with challenging situations they face and make the right decisions.

“We invited parents to the school to discuss the project with them. Parents told us that they feel it is important to educate their children at primary school age and empower them to make good choices as they move into secondary school.

“The sessions are effective, but we conduct them sensitively. We’ve had some really good discussions with the kids so far and they’re responding well to the topic. “Our aim is to roll out the project to all Walsall primary schools.”

As part of the project, students received a valuable session with PC Hands exploring the dangers of carrying knives.

When asked why they thought some young people might carry knives, they said they thought it was for ‘protection’ or to look ‘cool’.