School Security

We appreciate that parents and carers want their child’s school tobe a safe and secure environment. To provide such assurance, certain approaches have been made on the advice of Moray Council:

• During the school day, the only access to the school is via the main reception. All other doors are closed and used as emergency exits only.
• The main reception door is operated by a security call button.
• All visitors must report to the main reception and sign in and out of the building. This is mandatory because it is also used for fire/evacuation procedures.
• The school has CCTV cameras installed, which are intended to cover the school 24 hours a day.
• Pupils must not leave the school premises without the permission of a teacher during the school day. The only exception is at lunch break.
• There is a clearly defined Invacuation, Lockdown and Evacuation procedure and evacuation drills are practised at least once a term. Fire alarms are tested on a weekly basis.
• Mobile phone use is not permitted in Moray schools during the school day. Parents and carers should contact the school office if they need to contact their child urgently.