Identifies responsibilities and recommended strategies regarding security management of physical assests in schools. Responds to Departments overall risk management strategy. All state schools and other Education Queensland sites and students, staff and members of these school communities are affected.
Statement of intent
Education Queensland is committed to providing a safe, secure and supportive learning environment for its students and school community. This commitment includes welfare of staff and students and protection of property, resources and information.
Security related incidents can involve significant consequences and impact school operations and ultimately, learning outcomes. It is therefore critical that school communities identify and manage risks in an efficient manner. Education Queensland will provide schools with advice and support to achieve best practice in security management, with solutions that are innovative, suit the diverse needs of schools and can function within operational, financial and policy constraints.
School Security focuses on increasing the ability of the physical asset to restrict or reduce crime. Some personal security topics that interrelate with facilities security are also covered in this document.
The key principles regarding school security are:
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the welfare and best interests of students are paramount
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Education Queensland will identify risks to students, staff, facilities and information from criminal acts and implement strategies to minimise threat
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Education Queensland will co-operate and work in partnership with other agencies that have an involvement in crime prevention
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school security is a priority of all Education Queensland employees, who will act in accordance with this procedural policy
Identified security risks covered include, but are not limited to:
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theft/damage of resources due to break and enter incidents
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malicious damage to inside and outside of buildings
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arson damage to buildings
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harm to staff and students from a criminal act, committed by unauthorised persons on site
The risk of crime against schools is best mitigated when all of the following elements of security philosophy are adopted:
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All potential major security threats or risks are identified and assessed
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Schools plan for addressing these risks
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A holistic approach is taken, including a broad combination of strategies and systems for risk treatment and management
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All members of school community have a part to play in security outcomes
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There is leadership shown within school community to engage others and drive successful outcomes.
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