School Security Services

At MW Global Security Services, we provide tailored security solutions for UK schools.
Our aim is simple: to ensure safety for students, staff, and visitors. We work closely with schools to find out what they need and how we can help. Then, we use advanced technology and proven methods to keep threats away and react fast if anything happens.
From access control to security guarding, we cover it all. With MW Global Security, schools can trust that we’re committed to keeping their premises safe and supporting a positive learning environment.

Comprehensive Security Protocol for Educational Institutions

Your school security policy plays a vital role in your safeguarding efforts, implementing safety measures to protect students and minimise the risk of violence.
Integrated within your broader suite of school policies, it contributes to ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors. It is imperative to have a competent individual or team overseeing health and safety, as well as security protocols.

We Are All Responsible

Teaching, admin, maintenance staff, and students should take responsibility for their own security.
Including the security of those they work and learn with. Staff and students should be encouraged to take personal responsibility for both their own security and the safety of those around them. Along with the management of security matters.
Leading staff should be aware of security networks and able to evaluate, assess and apply new initiatives.
To the security policy and its day-to-day operation.
This should ensure the staff and pupils can live and work in a safe and secure environment.
Staff and students should be familiar with what is required by the school security policy and plan.

Effective Management and Control of Security Matters

Head and Senior staff should be aware of relevant security networks. They should be able to gauge and assess the impact of any new security initiatives on your Security policy and its day-to-day application.
The designated competent person/s are required to have knowledge and training in risk management and where possible have experience in assessing and mitigating risk.
In some cases, aspects of security will be beyond the knowledge and experience of the school staff
you may need to employ a private security consultant or security service provider to manage the daily security operations and ensure compliance with the security and safety policies.
Your appointed competent person should consider all matters of security including areas that are not part of the school’s fabric.
For any off-site areas that are used occasionally, consider and mitigate the risk of going to and from outside facilities.
The competent person/s should ensure a business continuity plan is in place.
Ensure all staff and students react positively and promptly in the event of a serious incident.

Getting Started On A School Security Policy & Plan

All persons attending the school must be able to work safely in a secure environment.

Although schools are amongst some of the safest places, you should not ignore the potential threat of any security-related issues.
For example, criminal damage, arson, a major incident involving a weapon, or terrorist attacks such as a hostile vehicle attack.

School Security Policies

Your school’s security policies should encompass, but not be limited to, the following areas:

Fire safety
Burglary prevention
Protection against malicious damage
Addressing violence involving pupils and staff
Responding to bomb threats
Mitigating hostile vehicle attacks and other terror-related incidents
Ensuring secure storage and proper use of substances and chemicals, which may also align with your drug policy
These policies aim to maintain an open and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and the local community, while prioritising their safety and protection from harm.

It’s essential to cultivate a security culture that both staff and students understand and embrace, encouraging vigilance for their own safety and security. Understanding potential issues that may impact the school and the wider community is crucial.

Your plans and procedures should be tailored to localised threats relevant to your school, with clear guidance on how to respond to identified threats. Expectations for staff, students, and visitors during security incidents should be clearly communicated.

Leveraging the expertise and resources provided by local authorities, including the police and fire services, is invaluable in developing effective security measures.

Given the prevalence and diversity of security threats in today’s world, regular review of security measures and policies is essential to maximise security and mitigate risks.

While serious security incidents in schools are relatively rare in the UK, implementing this guidance can raise security awareness, help identify threats, and support the implementation of robust security plans, measures, and policies.

Ultimately, these efforts aim to safeguard the well-being of your staff, pupils, and school visitors.

How We can Help Your School Security

MW Global Security provides professional security services to schools and colleges, dedicated to creating a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. We begin by conducting comprehensive security audits of your school’s premises, delivering detailed reports before implementing any security measures.

Through collaborative discussions, we work closely with you to develop customized security plans, which are continuously monitored and refined to adapt to changing needs.
We understand that each educational institution is unique, with varying requirements, so not all schools may need on-site security guards. That’s why we also offer security consulting and in-depth school security audits, tailored to address the specific concerns of your facility.

In addition to these services, we offer advanced CCTV and Intruder Alarm systems for both main buildings and outbuildings, ensuring full security coverage across your entire campus.