In 2017, Kirkby Stephen Grammar School (KSGS) in Cumbria was put into 'special measures' because of their 'unsatisfactory' school perimeter fencing.
The shocking news introduced schools to a whole new world of potential pitfalls that could crop up during an Ofsted Inspection.
Take our rule-of-thumb test to work out whether your perimeter fencing is up to scratch.
Ofsted has previously put an 'Outstanding' school into special measures because they didn't have adequate perimeter fencing.
So that begs the question, are other elements of your school security, such as your Alarm System, up to scratch? And what are the Ofsted implications, if any?
School security is evolving with the increased threats that present themselves. The latest in School Emergency Management Planning are Lockdown Systems...
Find out:
What is a Lockdown system?
How does it work?
Does my Essex school need one?
Once upon a time, a big bunch of keys was a sign of authority in the workplace! The more metal a person carried, the more doors they were allowed to unlock.
But busy, important people don't waste time searching for the right key anymore...
Blake's only work with the best equipment and have enjoyed a long partnership with Paxton. We were very happy to hear that their Net2 access control system has been accredited by Police!
Everyone at Blake's HQ is keen to go the extra mile when a valued customer asks for help. On two recent occasions we managed to save both time and moneyfor two of our school clients. And improved the safety for pupils and staff, simultaneously!
Blake's truly are:
Big enough to cope, small enough to care!
How do you turn two problems into noproblems? See how Blake's balanced fire safety with school security in a Felsted High School!
Ever had a little problem that was causing a major headache? Here's how we solved one of them to improve safeguarding and school security in Ongar, Essex...
School holidays are the perfect time for building works, maintenance and repairs.
But does this headache sound familiar?
Multiple suppliers
Different lead times
Several points of contact
Ugh! A project management nightmare no one should have to suffer!!!
Find out how a One Stop Shop will solve your problems...