At Thornhill School the safety of the staff and children is paramount. We have a variety of procedures in place to ensure the security of your child in school and on school visits:

• Risk Assessments are carried out before activities take place or in the organisation of school visits.
• There is only one entrance into the building which has a security key system. There is a camera to view who is at the front entrance.
• All visitors must report to the school office and sign in and out.
• Playground external gates are closed and locked when children are outside.
• There are at least two staff members outside when pupils are.
• Pupils use only one main exit from the building.
• The school carpark is separate from the playground.
• The cleaner checks the playground before school starts.
• Documents regarding personal details are kept securely.
• Parents have to inform school if there are security concerns regarding their children.
• All adults who work regularly with children have to have a CRB check.

The Head teacher and governing body have responsibilty for security at Thornhill School.