The duty of care that education officials have, in providing a safe environment for everyone on their premises, is arguably more challenging in today’s world than it has ever been in the past. One area that should be identified for regular review is emergency lockdown. Andrew Shaw, architectural consultant for Allegion UK, calls for more schools to consider a number of security solutions to further improve their lockdown protocols.
“Everyone involved in the running of schools has a duty to ensure the safety of the children in their care at all times, in providing a safe and secure environment for learning and be prepared for any emergency, including lockdowns."
