Meeting safeguarding requirements is one of the main responsibilities of any educational institution. Therefore, important safety measures need to be taken in order to deter any potential threats and risks to the safety of those working and learning within the premises.
Educational institutions are legally required to maintain the highest levels of safety to all those within their grounds. A high-quality security system works as an important deterrent that allows these organisations to offer staff, pupils and families the confidence they are all in a safe environment.
A better control and management of site visitors is one of the many safety responsibilities of educational institutions, where a high-quality and well integrated access control system across the premises can work as an exceptional protection mechanism.
Intruder alarms can also work as an important deterrent and restrict access to unauthorised personnel. Controlling the access to the grounds is absolutely crucial in ensuring staff and pupils are protected and that the highest standards of safeguarding levels are maintained. Within these alarms, it’s also possible to integrate smoke and fire detectors that can allow staff, visitors and pupils to exit the buildings safely.
Remote response to alarm activations is another integration possibility, where loudspeaker systems can be sounded to ward intruders off and alert local constabulary.
Another vital security system are high-definition CCTV systems that enable a continuous on site recording of the grounds around the clock. This is particularly important to protect the site from vandalism, theft of school property and to keep teachers and pupils safe at all times.
Your staff and your pupils are your main priority, therefore it is important to identify the essential safeguarding requirements and the particular needs of your educational institution. A site survey by a professional surveyor will be able to determine the best strategy to maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone.