JNC 5 Secure Entry

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Item 7
Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers
To: Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers
On: 6 June 2023   
School Security
Report by
Joint Secretary (Teachers’ Side)
Background
Staff in secondary schools have voiced concerns regarding the ease with
which premises can be accessed by individuals who are neither employees
nor learners. Controlled points of access are easily bypassed which can lead
to security alerts.  Learners, in some cases, can exit and enter school
premises at any time of the day without challenge.  “Pupil only” entry points
should be locked during class time to force pupils and visitors to enter
through reception only.
Although incidents of this nature are rare, recent events in the USA remind
us how important secure entry is to keep pupils and staff safe.
Action
JNC 5 stipulates that access to schools should be controlled. To alleviate
staff concerns, a review of access to schools throughout the school day
should be conducted, and, where necessary, improved measures
implemented.