Site Security
Academy Security
The academy has secure external fencing to its perimeter. Additional internal fencing ensures the safety of children whilst on the school premises. There are 20+ High Definition CCTV cameras on the academy site which operate 24 hours a day. Our best security device, however, remains the ears and eyes of the people who work at the academy.
An automated barrier to the academy premises ensures agreed access only. Academy gates are opened at key times throughout the day (e.g. student drop-off or hometimes), but teaching staff supervise the Main Gate and key positions around the entry areas at 8.40am to ensure only students or expected visitors access site. The gates are then closed prior to 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Access at all other times are by intercom system only.
Within our school:
Doors can be locked from the inside.
Entry systems have been installed on the two main entrance doors. Access can only be gained by staff, or by buzzing, when entry will then be given.
A ‘signing-in’ system is in operation for all visitors and parent helpers to the academy, who are required to wear identity lanyards (colour coded to reflect level of DBS clearance).
All visitors/parent helpers in the academy engaged in frequent and/or regulated activities are DBS checked.
All professionals have to provide identification.
When the academy is closed, there is an extensive alarm system in place which alerts the keyholders.
All staff wear ID badges to enable them to be identified.
We have emergency plans and procedures in place in the event of key events (e.g. Lockdowns and emergency evacuations) which may be viewed upon request.