Lockdown Procedure in Schools

CPD approved


This course can be purchased for £35 on an individual license basis.
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Course Overview

This course will start by introducing the role of the lockdown officer then discuss some of the likely reasons for a lockdown, go over some of the steps you can take to prepare your school for lockdown as well as what to do in the event of a lockdown taking place.

Target Audience
The course is aimed at teachers, school administrators and support staff. It gives them an overview of what to expect and how to act in a lockdown situation and is intended to inform and prepare staff rather than alarm them.

Advantages
Being prepared and knowing how to handle an emergency situation can be invaluable as it means that proactive positive action can be taken to protect yourself and others in your care. Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life.

Further Progression
Other courses that complement this one include Prevent Duty, Positive Handling in Schools and Safeguarding Children.

Course Content

This course has a required passrate of 70% and a duration of at least 60 minutes.

  1. Introduction and the Lockdown Officer
  2. The Lockdown Signal and the all Clear Signal
  3. Suitable Rooms for Lockdown
  4. Communication Arrangements
  5. Possible Terminology
  6. Violent Intruder Lockdown
  7. Possible Threat or Danger
  8. Staff Lockdown Responsibilities
  9. Home Office Police Requirements
  10. Simple Measures and Where to Seek Help

System Requirements

An up-to-date web browser
Up to date video drivers and media players
Memory of at least 1Gb RAM
Broadband download speed of at least 3Mbps