It is important to have a policy and plan in place to manage and respond to security-related incidents. Your security policy should complement your safeguarding policy. This is important for any measures you put in place to protect students. It should also address the threat of serious violence. It should form part of your suite of policies to ensure the health, safety and well-being of students and staff. Make sure your staff and students are familiar with your security policy and plan. Senior staff should have an awareness of relevant security networks. They should be able to evaluate and assess the impact of any new initiatives on your security policy and its day-to-day operation. The guidance on school and college security, which other settings may find useful, will help you to consider the risk from a range of security related threats. This includes crime and terrorism. When considering your plan, you may find it useful to read guidance on:
cyber security standards for schools and colleges
preventing extremism in the education and children’s services sectors
controlling access to school premises