By far the greatest volume of work is in the independent sector, where clients are under constant pressure to provide the best education available, but because of their higher profile, suffer more frequently from a wide range of threats to people and property. A significant consideration in any education security evaluation are the safeguarding and regulatory responsibilities, Inspections by Ofsted and the Independent Schools Inspectorate. And for boarding, compliance with national minimum standards.

The service usually starts with a security review, covering the physical threats, perimeters through to buildings and the different layers of protection that make up a school’s security profile. However, most of the consultancy’s work is security planning, particularly designing CCTV systems, rather than leaving their design to contractors. The result is a very high standard of equipment and design, ensuring contractors are bidding for work on a like-for-like basis.

The objective of an initial security review is to provide a snapshot of the site’s security strengths and weaknesses, which not only prioritise sensitive areas, but also put the risk into context with the changes throughout the twenty-four hour day. Any recommendations will also include countermeasures that are (as far as possible) befitting the school’s circumstances and degree of exposure to the risk.

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