Firefighters paid a visit to a Southend school to teach them about how they tackle blazes.

Crews met youngsters at Seabrook College’s Prittlewell Centre, in Burr Hill Chase.

The pupil referral unit helps children with behaviour problems.

Firefighters showed pupils specialist equipment and described the scenarios and emergencies they might be needed to attend.

Seabrook College converted to academy status and joined the Parallel Learning Trust this year.

The trust also runs Sutton House Academy and the Victory Park Academy in Southend.

The trust works with youngsters who have been permanently excluded and with challenging behaviour, to help them reach their full potential.