This non-statutory guidance provides advice to help educational settings to become better prepared for and able to respond to terrorism and other major incidents. It sets out practical steps to keep learners and staff safe in the event of an incident through simple and cost-effective methods. The guidance is aimed at those working in settings who have existing responsibilities for emergency planning and response and site security and staff new to concepts of protective security and preparedness. It is recommended that all staff read this guidance to ensure all are able to identify security vulnerabilities, suspicious activity and respond when there is an incident. For the purpose of this guidance, educational settings cover settings from:
- Early Years
- All schools
- Higher and Further Education (including colleges, Sixth Form Colleges and Independent Training Providers)
- Alternative provisions (including special schools and children’s social care settings).
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