School security

The head teacher, governing body, and LEA where appropriate, all have roles to play in security at their schools.

Having a policy

LEAs should have an overall policy for security within their schools. However, every school will need to develop its own detailed policy on school security, supplemented with a school security strategy that sets out how to implement that policy. Whoever writes it will need to be informed by a security survey (see Resources/Security survey and risk assessment) of the school. Expert advice can be obtained from the police crime-prevention departments. Most, if not all, LEAs employ risk managers who will be able to advise the schools for which they are responsible.

For further information see also the DfES booklet Improving Security in Schools (this is a priced publication available from the Stationery Office).

Source: Improving Security in Schools: Managing School Facilities Guide 4, Department for Education and Employment, the Stationery Office, 1996.

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