Across education settings, staff are not always working with quick support — whether in classrooms, across campuses or outside standard hours.

Recent data highlights the scale of the challenge. SoloProtect research shows that 50% of workers have avoided a task due to safety concerns, while 36% did not report their last incident. At the same time, wider education data shows increasing pressure. According to the Association of School and College Leaders, more than one in five teachers have experienced abusive language from a pupil, while 60% of senior leaders have faced verbal abuse or threats from parents in the past year.

This is not just about isolated incidents — it has a direct impact on how staff work. When employees feel unsafe, they may avoid certain tasks, change how they approach situations or feel less confident in their role. Over time, this can affect staff wellbeing, consistency and the day-to-day running of the organisation.

Many incidents also go unreported because they are seen as “part of the job”, meaning the true scale of risk is often greater than it appears.

At SoloProtect, we help education providers support staff with simple, easy-to-use safety devices and apps. These solutions provide rapid access to help in an emergency and can support wider safety procedures, including lockdown response — ensuring staff are never without support when it matters most.

Explore how SoloProtect helps protect staff working across education settings: