• Assaults on pupils and teachers in schools are increasing in number each year

• Vandalism and theft account for the majority of individual incidents at schools
  

• Statistically, there is a 1 in 15 chance that a school has a fire
  

• According to the DfES, 75% of all fires reported in schools are as a result of Arson
  

• In 2000 the costs of fires to schools amounted to around £65m

No School can afford to ignore the costs of vandalism, fire, theft and personal attack:

• Damage to reputation, leading to falling enrolment
  

• Poor morale among staff and pupils
  

• Disruption to learning
  

• Loss of examination coursework
  

Security, but at what cost?
Independently each of these school security solutions can be costly – so there’s a lot to be said for choosing a security supplier that can integrate your security systems and offer tailored packages and flexible pricing options – Halon Bank have this ability and the expertise in providing tailored solutions for schools and colleges. Halon Bank also offers flexible leasing packages to help meet schools often limited resources.

Improvements in security technology have made sophisticated systems affordable for all businesses including schools – and innovations such as CCTV have proved to be both an effective deterrent to crime and a valuable aid to detection and detention of criminals.

What should you do next?
Halon Bank is the leading security and fire protection company in the World, and the only ‘one-stop-shop’ for all the security and fire needs of schools, colleges and universities.

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	Ensuring a secure environment for schools Schools know about the 3 R’s. They should think seriously about making a provision for the 3 D’s – Deterrence, Detection, and Detention.
	Vandalism in schools Vandalism and graffiti account for the majority of individual criminal incidents within the school environment – but reports of incidents decreasing by up to 90% are common where CCTV cameras have been installed.
	Arson in schools According to the DfES, 75% of all fires reported in schools are as the result of Arson
Theft in schools One of the major risks schools continue to face is theft – particularly with high value items such as computers.
	Personal Assault All staff, pupils, parents and visitors on the premises out of hours need to be protected
Weapons in schools It's a frightening thought, but more children are carrying weapons, and the threat of a serious incident is all too apparent.
Top 10 Security Dos and Don’ts for schools A checklist to ensure your school is properly protected
	Solutions for schools More details about the specific solutions that can make your school a safer place