Violence and aggression

What precautions or procedures are currently in place intended to make the harm less likely to happen?

Procedures


Crime prevention officers involved in security arrangements :

Robust system in place to register all visitors :

Teaching areas organised so that staff can position themselves which allows sight of all entrances and immediate access to at least
one of them :

An effective means of summoning emergency assistance e.g. from isolated parts of the school :

Emergency procedures are regularly practised / tested :

Individual plans for known aggressors :

Effective system in place to report and record all incidents of violence and aggression :

Lone working risk assessment undertaken and suitable controls devised :

Procedure in place to deal with ‘abusive’ telephone calls :

All relevant staff given training on understanding violence and aggression, assessing danger and taking precautions, interaction with aggressors, post incident reporting which includes investigation and support measures :

Adequate arrangements in place for post incident support, including counselling, special leave, advice on legal action :

Procedure to send out formal warning letters to people making threats or verbally abusing staff :

Police informed of all incidents where a member of staff has been assaulted:

Premises


School has a distinct secured boundary with controlled points
of access :

If appropriate, high level fencing erected around premises :

Immediate environment around the school free from debris or loose materials that could be used as missiles :

Keys and door entry combinations limited to authorised personnel :

Reception areas have controlled access and are well signed :

Reception areas are clean, well-lit and are comfortable :

All external areas used during hours of darkness are adequately lit :

Arrangements in place to repair minor damage and remove graffiti :

External pathways and staff parking areas are well-lit:

Aggression from pupils


All staff are aware of the school policies and procedures to manage pupils who have violent, aggressive or abusive traits :

Relevant staff trained in ‘control and restraint’ procedures :

School behaviour policy in place which includes child / staff protection, discipline, control and restraint procedures, bullying, sexual / racial harassment :

Individual pupil plans produced:

Aggression from others


Visitors provided with an explanation of any delay, with
regular updates :

Interview rooms have un-obscured vision panels and are suitably arranged to allow a quick exit :

Agreed responses in place to manage known aggressors :

Relevant staff issued with personal alarms, mobile telephones or walkie-talkies :

Please specify any other controls you have established locally that are not mentioned above: