Key points to look out for
Schools aren't legally required to have a security lockdown procedure or policy.
However, the law requires employers to take steps to reduce or eliminate risks to health and safety, including security risks. If you're a maintained school, your local authority might have its own requirements. Academy trusts might also have requirements for their schools.
Your school or trust leaders could create a security lockdown plan to help them manage risks, or for particular high-risk scenarios where a lockdown would be needed. This could include:
Your insurance provider could also require a procedure to