School & College Security: Policies, Visitors and Access Control

Schools need to be welcoming and secure at the same time. Based on the Department for Education’s school and college security guidance (updated 2026), this course covers who is responsible, writing a proportionate security policy and risk assessment, managing visitors and access, common threats from intruders and weapons to cyber attacks, and testing plans through drills and debriefs.

This course provides general awareness of DfE security guidance for schools and colleges in England. Follow your own setting’s security policy, local authority or trust advice, and police advice.