Guarding
School & campus security.
Safeguarding-aware officers who keep a campus open and its people safe.
At a glance
What you get.
- Safeguarding-aware officers
- Fully vetted with Enhanced DBS
- Student and staff protection
- Controlled access to buildings and grounds
- Conflict prevention and emergency response
Overview
Education Site Security across the UK.
Schools, colleges and universities need security that protects pupils, students and staff without making a campus feel closed. We provide safeguarding-aware security officers for education sites in London and across the UK: gate and reception cover, visitor management, patrols, lock-up, events and out-of-hours protection.
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Officers work to your safeguarding and visitor policies, report concerns through your designated safeguarding lead, and support lockdown and evacuation procedures. Out of hours, patrols, alarm response and CCTV towers protect buildings and grounds from break-ins, vandalism and arson.
On campus
Safeguarding-aware, campus open.
Safeguarding-aware officers protect students and staff, control access to buildings and grounds, and prevent conflict while the campus stays welcoming.
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Process
How we deliver education site security.
- 01
Survey
Free site visit: risks, access, hours.
- 02
Free quote
A written plan and price, with clear instructions.
- 03
Deploy
Licensed, vetted officers, inducted.
- 04
Supervise
Checks, welfare calls, honest reporting.
UK standards
The rules we work to.
UK compliance
Keeping children safe in education
The statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England expects contractors’ staff to have appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks where the role requires them.
UK compliance
Martyn’s Law and education
Under the 2025 Act, schools and colleges with 200 or more people present stay in the standard tier even above 800, with duties expected from spring 2027.
UK compliance
Licensed, vetted officers
Officers hold an SIA security guarding licence and are screened in line with BS 7858.
In detail
The full brief.
What our education site security service includes
Our officers are trained specifically for the sensitive, fast-moving environment of British education sites.
- Controlled access & gate management Ensuring only authorised individuals enter the site.
- Student safeguarding awareness Officers trained to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Visitor & contractor verification Distinguishing legitimate visitors from potential threats.
- Perimeter & site patrols Monitoring playgrounds, corridors, entrances and blind spots.
- Incident prevention & de-escalation Quick, calm intervention before situations escalate.
- Anti-bullying presence during break times Officers positioned in high-risk zones for maximum visibility.
Education sites we secure
We protect:
- Primary & secondary schools
- Sixth form colleges
- Universities & higher education campuses
- Private schools
- SEN (Special Educational Needs) schools
- Nurseries & early learning centres
Every site is different – we build a security plan tailored to your students, layout and daily activity.
Legal compliance & security standards
We protect education sites in full compliance with:
- SIA Licensing Requirements
- BS 7858 – Staff vetting
- BS 7499 – Guarding & patrolling standards
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- Safeguarding Children Policy Requirements
- Prevent Duty Guidance
All officers undergo DBS checks where required and receive safeguarding awareness training suitable for educational environments.
Why education site security is essential
Schools and colleges face a unique mix of risks that require specialist handling:
Conflicts, bullying, missing pupils, and vulnerable students.
FAQs
Education Site Security: questions.
Are your school security officers DBS checked?
Officers are vetted in line with BS 7858, and DBS checks are carried out at the level the assignment requires, in line with your safeguarding policy and Keeping children safe in education.
Can you cover school events and open days?
Yes. We can provide officers for parents’ evenings, open days, exams, sports events and lettings, alongside regular cover.
Do schools need to prepare for Martyn’s Law?
Schools and colleges where 200 or more people may be present fall in the standard tier, which centres on procedures and training rather than physical measures. The law is expected to come into force in spring 2027.
Are your education site security officers trained in safeguarding?
Yes. Officers receive safeguarding awareness and understand how to recognise and escalate concerns appropriately.
Do your officers require DBS checks?
Yes – for most education sites we provide DBS-checked officers as required.
Can your officers manage school gates during morning and afternoon rush?
Absolutely. Gate duty, parent interactions and access control are core elements of our service.
Do you protect schools after hours and during holidays?
Yes. We secure school buildings during evenings, weekends, half-terms and long holiday periods.
What happens if there’s an incident on site?
Our officers respond immediately, follow school protocols, support staff, log the incident and escalate where needed.
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