Lockdown Procedure in Schools

Course Overview

Course Description In the last decade the threats to our society have multiplied and evolved in many ways. Terrorist organisations have transferred their fight from Iraq and Afghanistan to our back garden, Europe - and we have seen the damage that a small number of determined individuals can do. This course will start by about 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.

About This Course

Course Description In the last decade the threats to our society have multiplied and evolved in many ways. Terrorist organisations have transferred their fight from Iraq and Afghanistan to our back garden, Europe - and we have seen the damage that a small number of determined individuals can do. This course will start by about 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.

Who Is This Course For?

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.

Using this Lockdown Procedure in Schools course in Irish social care settings

This online social care course can support induction, refresher learning and training records for Irish care, support, education and community-service teams. It is useful where a provider wants a consistent awareness module before local policy instruction, supervision or practical skills training.

The course should be matched to the learner's role, the people they support, the service type, local procedures and any practical competence required. Online learning works best when it sits inside a wider training matrix and is followed up by managers or supervisors.

Phoenix STS presents this online course with the course information PDF and sample certificate available on this page, so employers can review the content and evidence before assigning it.

Where the course relates to children, young people, schools or early years services, it should be aligned with the service's own safeguarding procedures, reporting routes, supervision arrangements and Irish regulatory expectations.

Course information PDF

View or download the course information PDF before enrolling. It summarises the course content, expected duration and assessment information.

Sample certificate

View or download a sample certificate for this online course. The final certificate is issued through the online course platform after the learner successfully completes the course and assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Lockdown Procedure in Schools course suitable for?

It is suitable for learners whose role, induction plan or refresher training matrix includes this topic. Employers should decide suitability by looking at the learner's duties, the people supported, the service setting and any practical skills required.

Can this online course stand on its own?

It can provide useful awareness and completion evidence, but many social care topics also require local policy instruction, supervision, practical training or competency checks. The course should be used as part of a wider training and governance process.

What evidence is available before enrolment?

The course information PDF and sample certificate on this page allow managers to review the course content and expected completion evidence before assigning it to a learner.

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Irish Legislative Context

UK Legislation Covered: Home Office Police Requirements (UK)

Irish Equivalent: In Ireland, school lockdown guidance is informed by An Garda Síochána recommendations and the Department of Education (Ireland). Schools should develop lockdown procedures as part of their overall safety statement under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.

Phoenix STS delivers training under both Irish and UK regulatory frameworks. If you require guidance on which legislation applies to your organisation, contact us on 043 334 9611.