UK schools find themselves in a difficult situation. Government guidance and regulations on safeguarding children in education are extensive, but implementing a cohesive strategy that addresses the physical safety and mental well-being of staff and pupils remains challenging. A 2024 survey by the Department for Education found that 69% of headteachers and senior staff…
Abloy UK is highlighting the growing need for improved security and access control in schools, colleges and universities, as new figures reveal the scale of risks facing educational institutions across the UK. A recent survey of 500 schools found that 80% had experienced criminal activity such as theft, vandalism or trespassing in the past…
HKC, a leading intruder alarm manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, has released a comprehensive new whitepaper titled “Securing schools: Scalable integrated alarm systems for educational environments”. The whitepaper addresses growing safety concerns in educational settings and outlines how scalable, integrated alarm systems can help schools, colleges, and universities respond effectively to a wide…
Security incidents in the education sector are on the rise but embedding good digital habits and awareness can reduce the risk. The Cybersecurity Breaches Survey 2025 – commissioned by the Home Office and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology – found that 91% of higher education establishments identified security breaches during the previous year, higher than…
New research by Integrated Fencing a leading perimeter security fencing provider, sheds light on the UK towns and cities with the highest and lowest demand for increased security measures in schools. The study, which analysed search volume around school security keywords and crime rates, identified Bolton as the location with the greatest need for improved…
Five Ways to Keep Your School Secure Over Summer As the summer holidays approach, schools across the country prepare for an extended period of closure. While students and staff enjoy their well-deserved break, schools can become targets for theft and vandalism, with 2023’s figures showing that crime costs schools £26,575 per year – more than…
Laptops, mobile phones, and Rolex watches reported as lost or stolen by students and staff London, 8th June 2022 – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a leading research institution, has recorded nearly £250,000 in stolen electronic devices, including laptops, tablets and phones, over the past five years according to…
London, UK, 16 March 2022 Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd today announces that its Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS) and MOBOTIX c26 3600 cameras are protecting pupils, staff, and property at The Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh, Essex. The highly accurate and comprehensive 3600 vision capability has enabled the school to reduce a number of…
