Under the Desk: Schools Prioritise Lockdown Preparation
This article by Sal McKeown , published by Teaching Times , looks at how schools are approaching lockdown preparation and the range of incidents that can require pupils and staff to remain secure inside the site.
The useful point is that lockdown planning is not only about one type of threat. Schools need clear procedures, staff who understand their role and a reliable way to communicate when normal movement around the site may no longer be safe.
Camelott® is sharing the article because it reflects questions we regularly hear from headteachers, safeguarding leads and estates teams: how quickly can an alert be raised, will it reach the people who need it, and will everybody understand what the signal means?
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