Recent research reveals that school administrators face abuse from parents on a regular basis. Tony Attwood of the School of Education Administration and Management explores the depth of the problem, what causes it, and asks where we go next

With technology developing at a similar rate to the apparent escalation of violence and bullying, many school managers are turning towards both electronic and physical security measures to combat the increasing risks they face on a daily basis. Judith Denny, of the British Security Industry Association, investigates

James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), discusses the benefits of employing security officers, and other private security measures, within schools

Schools are in possession of a wealth of valuable and private information, including student records, details about staff and financial reports. Careless disposal of this kind of information can be detrimental to a school and if placed in the wrong hands, opportunists can find ways of using the information to their advantage, warns the BSIA’s Chief Executive James Kelly

Protecting the perimeter and buildings with physical security measures is essential in order to deter intruders. Physical security measures can be cost effective and play a vital role in securing educational establishments, writes James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA)

A survey conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) revealed that over a quarter of school and college staff had dealt with physical violence from a student and just over a third had been confronted by an aggressive parent or guardian. Yvonne Fleming, Leadership and Management Officer at AMiE explores the emotive issue.

The financial saving of opting for the cheapest security solution should be weighed up against the cost and harm caused to the school and individuals should an incident occur