Essential Security Lead Checklist Template
Checklist template for school security leads to review preparedness, safeguarding arrangements and staff responsibilities.
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A checklist template for the member of staff who leads on security in a school in England. It is based on the DfE's Protective security and preparedness for education settings guidance and helps you plan, prepare and build a shared sense of responsibility for keeping pupils and staff safe.
What's inside
- A checklist based on the DfE's protective security and preparedness guidance, which you can tailor to your school
- Clear action items for improving your school's security
- Prompts for involving colleagues across the school community
Further reading: our summary of the guidance.
Format: editable checklist template, digital download.
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