Using a layered security approach will help education settings delay, deter and prevent incidents. But as part of this strategy, it is key to balance security without imposing fear
With an increase in the number of cyber attacks on educational settings, we examine the range of free tools and resources available for schools to improve their resilience
It is important for schools to have a policy and plan in place to manage and respond to security related incidents. The DfE’s guidance on school security offers some advice on crime prevention
With the threat level in the United Kingdom remaining high, James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, discusses lockdown procedures
James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, explores the benefits of lone worker safety solutions
With an endless list of competing priorities, information destruction in the education sector can often fall by the wayside.
How Sandon JMI School in Hertfordshire has effectively communicated with parents to encourage them to support and get involved with pupils’ learning
The BSIA’s James Kelly discusses the importance of measures to keep schools safe in and out of working hours
Security measures in schools should not only protect staff, students and assets, but also integrate seamlessly with the design of the building
Richard Diston, on behalf of the Security Institute, discusses strategies to tackle the complex issue of school security.
Schools must consider how they can reduce the risk of theft outside of school hours. James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, looks at a variety of security solutions.
James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, discusses the cyber threats that the education sector is facing and the best ways to counteract them.
CCTV in schools has the potential to split opinion - necessary safety measure or intrusion of privacy? James Kelly, chief executive of the British Security Industry Association, explores how new smarter security systems are making schools safer.
Security in schools is a complex issue. With no formal strategy in place for English schools, Stuart Naisbett of IPSA discusses the difficulties security poses and how best to initiate security policy.
Providing a safe learning environment is of paramount importance to education providers. Deploying adequate solutions to ensure the safety of students and staff and maintaining the security of the school building when not in use must be key considerations in security planning, says Liam Collins of the British Security Industry Association.
