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Dated 8, 12 and 16-week revision timetables for every 2027 sergeants' and inspectors' exam, built around four study sessions a week.

Free, dated revision timetables for the NPPF Step Two legal exam, the police promotion exam for sergeants and inspectors. Pick your 2027 exam and how long you have. Each planner tells you what to revise in four sessions a week, when to test yourself, when to sit mock papers and when registration opens and closes.

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Sergeants' exam, March 2027
Exam window: Tue 16 to Thu 18 March 2027
16-week plan starts Mon 23 Nov 2026
16 weeks12 weeks8 weeks
Sergeants' exam, October 2027
Exam window: Tue 5 to Thu 7 October 2027
16-week plan starts Mon 14 Jun 2027
16 weeks12 weeks8 weeks
Inspectors' exam, May 2027
Exam window: Tue 11 to Thu 13 May 2027
16-week plan starts Mon 18 Jan 2027
16 weeks12 weeks8 weeks
Inspectors' exam, November 2027
Exam window: Tue 2 to Thu 4 November 2027
16-week plan starts Mon 12 Jul 2027
16 weeks12 weeks8 weeks

One set covers both ranks. The syllabus is the same apart from chapter 1.8, which is for the sergeants' exam only.

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Which length to choose

PlanLearningThen
16 weeks11 weeks through the whole syllabus, plus a catch-up week3 weeks of mocks and weak areas, and a light final week
12 weeks8 weeks through the whole syllabus, plus a catch-up week2 weeks of mocks and review, and a light final week
8 weeks6 weeks on the Gold and Silver topics only1 week of mocks and a light final week. Bronze topics, which have come up less often in past sittings, are listed separately. They can still be tested.

If you only have eight weeks, it is not realistic to cover everything in depth, so the 8-week plan concentrates on the topics that have carried the most marks. Any part of the syllabus can still be tested.

When to start Week 1

Exam16 weeks12 weeks8 weeks
Sergeants' exam, March 2027Mon 23 Nov 2026Mon 21 Dec 2026Mon 18 Jan 2027
Sergeants' exam, October 2027Mon 14 Jun 2027Mon 12 Jul 2027Mon 9 Aug 2027
Inspectors' exam, May 2027Mon 18 Jan 2027Mon 15 Feb 2027Mon 15 Mar 2027
Inspectors' exam, November 2027Mon 12 Jul 2027Mon 9 Aug 2027Mon 6 Sep 2027

Exam and registration dates are from the College of Policing, Sergeants' and inspectors' NPPF step two legal exams, checked on 30 September 2026. Your force may close registration earlier. The plan is suggested guidance, not official College advice. The grey page numbers refer to the Police Companion NPPF Step 2 crammer notes. The exam is based on the 2027 Blackstone's Police Manuals.

Each plan, week by week

These are the March 2027 sergeants' plans. The other plans follow the same order with their own dates. Every planner also ends with a mock log and an exam-day checklist.

The 16-week plan, week by weekShow or hide

Eleven weeks through the syllabus, a catch-up week in Week 6, then four weeks of mocks, weak areas and light review.

WeekFour sessionsPractice or mock
Week 1
Crime		Mens Rea (State of Mind) Notes p.7
Actus Reus (Criminal Conduct) Notes p.9
Incomplete Offences Notes p.11
General Defences; Homicide Notes p.13, 15		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 2
Crime		Misuse of Drugs: read and start notes Notes p.17
Misuse of Drugs: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.17
Firearms and Gun Crime Notes p.20
Racial and Religiously Aggravated Offences Notes p.23
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 3
Crime		Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: read and start notes Notes p.25
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: continue notes Notes p.25
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.25
Misc. Offences Against the Person and Deprivation of Liberty; Sexual Offences: read and start notes Notes p.29, 31
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 4
Crime		Sexual Offences: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.31
Child Protection Notes p.34
Theft and Related Offences: read and start notes Notes p.36
Theft and Related Offences: continue notes Notes p.36
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 3 and Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 5
Crime / Evidence & Procedure		Theft and Related Offences: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.36
Fraud Notes p.40
Criminal Damage; Offences Against the Administration of Justice Notes p.42, 43
Instituting Criminal Proceedings Notes p.47
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 4 and Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Crime is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.43–45
Week 6
Catch-up week		Finish any sessions you missed in Weeks 1 to 5
Self-test on every topic covered so far and mark the weak ones on your tracker
Re-read your two weakest topics
If you are up to date, take this week off: leave, nights or rest		Timed set of 50 questions on everything covered so far. Record the score in your mock log.
Week 7
Evidence & Procedure		Release of Persons Arrested Notes p.49
Court Procedure and Witnesses Notes p.52
Youth Justice, Crime and Disorder; Exclusion of Admissible Evidence Notes p.53, 54
Disclosure of Evidence; Detention and Treatment (PACE Code C): read and start notes Notes p.56, 57
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 5 and Week 3 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 8
Evidence & Procedure / Roads Policing		Detention and Treatment (PACE Code C): finish notes, then self-test Notes p.57
Identification (PACE Code D) Notes p.60
Interviews (PACE Codes C, E and F) Notes p.62
Definitions and Principles; Key Police Powers; Offences Involving Standards of Driving: read and start notes Notes p.66, 68, 69
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 7 and Week 4 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Evidence & Procedure is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.63–64
Week 9
Roads Policing / General Police Duties		Offences Involving Standards of Driving: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.69
Reportable Accidents; Drink, Drugs and Driving Notes p.71, 72
Insurance; Legislation for the Protection of Road Users; Construction and Use; Driver Licensing; Notices of Intended Prosecution Notes p.74, 75, 76, 77, 78
Forgery and Falsification of Documents; Complaints and Misconduct Notes p.79, 82
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 8 and Week 5 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Roads Policing is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.79–80
Week 10
General Police Duties		Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance; Stop and Search; Entry, Search and Seizure: read and start notes Notes p.84, 85, 86
Entry, Search and Seizure: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.86
Powers of Arrest: read and start notes Notes p.89
Powers of Arrest: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.89
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 9 and Week 7 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 11
General Police Duties		Hatred and Harassment Offences Notes p.92
Anti-Social Behaviour; Offences Involving Communications Notes p.94, 96
Terrorism and Associated Offences; Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: read and start notes Notes p.97, 99
Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: continue notes Notes p.99
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 10 and Week 8 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 12
General Police Duties		Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.99
Sporting Events; Weapons Notes p.103, 104
Protection of People Suffering from Mental Disorders Notes p.106
Offences Relating to Land and Premises; Licensing and Offences Related to Alcohol; Offences and Powers Relating to Information; Equality Notes p.107, 108, 109, 110
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 11 and Week 9 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. General Police Duties is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.111–112
Week 13
Consolidate		Gold topics, Crime and Evidence & Procedure: Misuse of Drugs, Non-Fatal Offences, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Theft, Criminal Damage, Release of Persons Arrested, PACE Code C Notes pp.17, 25, 31, 34, 36, 42, 49, 57
Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Flashcards, first half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.117–122, 129–134
Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log.
Week 14
Consolidate		Gold topics, Roads and General Police Duties: Standards of Driving, Entry, Search and Seizure, Powers of Arrest, Public Order, Weapons Notes pp.69, 86, 89, 99, 104
Flashcards, second half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.123–128, 135–140
Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test
Your next three weakest topics: re-read, then self-test		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log. Compare it with last week.
Week 15
Weak areas		Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test
Your next three weakest topics: re-read, then self-test
Gold topics, Crime and Evidence & Procedure: Misuse of Drugs, Non-Fatal Offences, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Theft, Criminal Damage, Release of Persons Arrested, PACE Code C Notes pp.17, 25, 31, 34, 36, 42, 49, 57
Gold topics, Roads and General Police Duties: Standards of Driving, Entry, Search and Seizure, Powers of Arrest, Public Order, Weapons Notes pp.69, 86, 89, 99, 104		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log. Sit it at the time of day you plan to take the real exam.
Week 16
Final week: light review, no new material		Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Flashcards, first half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.117–122, 129–134
Flashcards, second half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.123–128, 135–140
Read over your own notes and the flashcards you keep getting wrong		Short timed set only (30 to 40 questions). Read the exam-day checklist. Rest the day before.
The 12-week plan, week by weekShow or hide

Eight weeks through the syllabus, a catch-up week in Week 5, then three weeks of mocks and review.

WeekFour sessionsPractice or mock
Week 1
Crime		Mens Rea (State of Mind) Notes p.7
Actus Reus (Criminal Conduct); Incomplete Offences Notes p.9, 11
General Defences Notes p.13
Homicide; Misuse of Drugs Notes p.15, 17		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 2
Crime		Firearms and Gun Crime Notes p.20
Racial and Religiously Aggravated Offences Notes p.23
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: read and start notes Notes p.25
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.25
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 3
Crime		Misc. Offences Against the Person and Deprivation of Liberty; Sexual Offences: read and start notes Notes p.29, 31
Sexual Offences: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.31
Child Protection; Theft and Related Offences: read and start notes Notes p.34, 36
Theft and Related Offences: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.36
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 4
Crime / Evidence & Procedure		Fraud Notes p.40
Criminal Damage; Offences Against the Administration of Justice Notes p.42, 43
Instituting Criminal Proceedings; Release of Persons Arrested: read and start notes Notes p.47, 49
Release of Persons Arrested: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.49
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 3 and Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Crime is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.43–45
Week 5
Catch-up week		Finish any sessions you missed in Weeks 1 to 4
Self-test on every topic covered so far and mark the weak ones on your tracker
Re-read your two weakest topics
If you are up to date, take this week off: leave, nights or rest		Timed set of 50 questions on everything covered so far. Record the score in your mock log.
Week 6
Evidence & Procedure / Roads Policing		Court Procedure and Witnesses; Youth Justice, Crime and Disorder; Exclusion of Admissible Evidence Notes p.52, 53, 54
Disclosure of Evidence; Detention and Treatment (PACE Code C) Notes p.56, 57
Identification (PACE Code D) Notes p.60
Interviews (PACE Codes C, E and F); Definitions and Principles Notes p.62, 66
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 4 and Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Evidence & Procedure is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.63–64
Week 7
Roads Policing / General Police Duties		Key Police Powers; Offences Involving Standards of Driving Notes p.68, 69
Reportable Accidents; Drink, Drugs and Driving Notes p.71, 72
Insurance; Legislation for the Protection of Road Users; Construction and Use; Driver Licensing; Notices of Intended Prosecution; Forgery and Falsification of Documents; Complaints and Misconduct Notes p.74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 82
Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance; Stop and Search Notes p.84, 85
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 6 and Week 3 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Roads Policing is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.79–80
Week 8
General Police Duties		Entry, Search and Seizure Notes p.86
Powers of Arrest Notes p.89
Hatred and Harassment Offences Notes p.92
Anti-Social Behaviour; Offences Involving Communications; Terrorism and Associated Offences Notes p.94, 96, 97
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 7 and Week 4 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 9
General Police Duties		Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: read and start notes Notes p.99
Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.99
Sporting Events; Weapons Notes p.103, 104
Protection of People Suffering from Mental Disorders; Offences Relating to Land and Premises; Licensing and Offences Related to Alcohol; Offences and Powers Relating to Information; Equality Notes p.106, 107, 108, 109, 110
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 8 and Week 6 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. General Police Duties is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.111–112
Week 10
Consolidate		Gold topics, Crime and Evidence & Procedure: Misuse of Drugs, Non-Fatal Offences, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Theft, Criminal Damage, Release of Persons Arrested, PACE Code C Notes pp.17, 25, 31, 34, 36, 42, 49, 57
Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Flashcards, first half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.117–122, 129–134
Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log.
Week 11
Consolidate		Gold topics, Roads and General Police Duties: Standards of Driving, Entry, Search and Seizure, Powers of Arrest, Public Order, Weapons Notes pp.69, 86, 89, 99, 104
Flashcards, second half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.123–128, 135–140
Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test
Your next three weakest topics: re-read, then self-test		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log. Sit it at the time of day you plan to take the real exam.
Week 12
Final week: light review, no new material		Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Flashcards, first half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.117–122, 129–134
Flashcards, second half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.123–128, 135–140
Read over your own notes and the flashcards you keep getting wrong		Short timed set only (30 to 40 questions). Read the exam-day checklist. Rest the day before.
The 8-week plan, week by weekShow or hide

Six weeks on the Gold and Silver topics, then a week of mocks and a light final week.

WeekFour sessionsPractice or mock
Week 1
Crime		Mens Rea (State of Mind) Notes p.7
Actus Reus (Criminal Conduct); Incomplete Offences Notes p.9, 11
General Defences; Misuse of Drugs: read and start notes Notes p.13, 17
Misuse of Drugs: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.17		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 2
Crime		Firearms and Gun Crime; Racial and Religiously Aggravated Offences Notes p.20, 23
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: read and start notes Notes p.25
Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.25
Sexual Offences Notes p.31
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 3
Crime		Child Protection Notes p.34
Theft and Related Offences: read and start notes Notes p.36
Theft and Related Offences: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.36
Fraud; Criminal Damage Notes p.40, 42
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Crime is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.43–45
Week 4
Evidence & Procedure		Instituting Criminal Proceedings; Release of Persons Arrested Notes p.47, 49
Court Procedure and Witnesses Notes p.52
Exclusion of Admissible Evidence; Disclosure of Evidence Notes p.54, 56
Detention and Treatment (PACE Code C) Notes p.57
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 3 and Week 1 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub.
Week 5
Evidence & Procedure / Roads Policing / General Police Duties		Identification (PACE Code D); Interviews (PACE Codes C, E and F) Notes p.60, 62
Offences Involving Standards of Driving Notes p.69
Drink, Drugs and Driving; Stop and Search; Entry, Search and Seizure: read and start notes Notes p.72, 85, 86
Entry, Search and Seizure: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.86
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 4 and Week 2 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. Evidence & Procedure is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Roads Policing is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.63–64, pp.79–80
Week 6
General Police Duties		Powers of Arrest Notes p.89
Hatred and Harassment Offences; Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: read and start notes Notes p.92, 99
Public Order, Processions and Assemblies: finish notes, then self-test Notes p.99
Weapons Notes p.104
Recap: 15 minutes: quick self-test on your Week 5 and Week 3 topics, without looking at your notes		20 to 30 practice questions on this week's topics, from a question bank or the College's free questions on the Knowledge Hub. General Police Duties is finished: do an end-of-part self-test on all its topics. Notes pp.111–112
Week 7
Consolidate		Gold topics, Crime and Evidence & Procedure: Misuse of Drugs, Non-Fatal Offences, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Theft, Criminal Damage, Release of Persons Arrested, PACE Code C Notes pp.17, 25, 31, 34, 36, 42, 49, 57
Gold topics, Roads and General Police Duties: Standards of Driving, Entry, Search and Seizure, Powers of Arrest, Public Order, Weapons Notes pp.69, 86, 89, 99, 104
Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Your three weakest topics from your mock log: re-read, then self-test		Full timed paper: 150 questions in 3 hours, in one sitting. Record the score in your mock log.
Week 8
Final week: light review, no new material		Flashcards, first half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.117–122, 129–134
Flashcards, second half of your deck. Put aside any you miss and repeat them Notes pp.123–128, 135–140
Learn the key time limits, authorising ranks and section numbers Notes pp.113–115
Read over your own notes and the flashcards you keep getting wrong		Short timed set only (30 to 40 questions). Read the exam-day checklist. Rest the day before.

If you have time

Bronze topics, which have come up less often in past sittings. They can still be tested.

  • Homicide Notes p.15
  • Misc. Offences Against the Person and Deprivation of Liberty Notes p.29
  • Offences Against the Administration of Justice Notes p.43
  • Youth Justice, Crime and Disorder Notes p.53
  • Definitions and Principles Notes p.66
  • Key Police Powers Notes p.68
  • Reportable Accidents Notes p.71
  • Insurance Notes p.74
  • Legislation for the Protection of Road Users Notes p.75
  • Construction and Use Notes p.76
  • Driver Licensing Notes p.77
  • Notices of Intended Prosecution Notes p.78
  • Forgery and Falsification of Documents Notes p.79
  • Complaints and Misconduct Notes p.82
  • Unsatisfactory Performance and Attendance Notes p.84
  • Anti-Social Behaviour Notes p.94
  • Offences Involving Communications Notes p.96
  • Terrorism and Associated Offences Notes p.97
  • Sporting Events Notes p.103
  • Protection of People Suffering from Mental Disorders Notes p.106
  • Offences Relating to Land and Premises Notes p.107
  • Licensing and Offences Related to Alcohol Notes p.108
  • Offences and Powers Relating to Information Notes p.109
  • Equality Notes p.110

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