Schools' Security Boost. Schools' Security Boost January 2001 Pupils and staff at the Borough's schools can look forward to an even safer New Year, thanks to a Government cash boost for security measures. The total will be divided between the Borough's schools, with each able to decide its own priorities. Measures will not only improve school security, but may save money on repairs where the improved security deters vandalism.
Security is always an issue that is important to pupils, parents and staff alike.
We believe our schools in Barking and Dagenham are already safe places to learn and work. But we recognise that secure schools help students and staff to concentrate their efforts on learning and teaching. This can only be of benefit to our drive to raise standards in education for all. The money will be delegated to each of the Borough's schools based on a specific formula. Each school will then decide how best to spend the money to upgrade security at their sites.