CCTV for Schools

CCTV For Educational Institutions

School security is a top priority for educational institutions, and many schools in the UK are turning to CCTV systems to increase safety. In fact, the majority of UK secondary schools now use CCTV as a security measure, with one report estimating 85% of secondary schools had CCTV in place as far back as 2009.

The Department for Education (DfE) even recommends that schools consider CCTV as part of a comprehensive approach to safeguarding and security, to help deter vandalism, monitor access points, and assist in incident investigations

CCTV For Educational Institutions
Benefits of CCTV for Schools

Benefits of CCTV for Schools

  • Deterrence of Crime and Vandalism: Visible security cameras help dissuade trespassers, vandals, and thieves from targeting school property.

  • Reducing Bullying and Improving Student Behaviour: CCTV surveillance in hallways, stairwells, and playgrounds can act as a deterrent to bullying and aggressive behavior. Knowing that incidents may be recorded encourages students to behave responsibly.

  • Providing Evidence for Incident Investigations: When issues arise such as fights, accidents, or theft; CCTV footage offers an objective record of what happened.

  • Protecting Staff and Preventing False Claims: CCTV monitoring protects not only students but also teachers and school staff.

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CCTV Systems for Schools

A typical school CCTV system consists of multiple cameras placed at strategic locations, recording video to a central system (such as an NVR, network video recorder) that authorised personnel can monitor.

The design of a school’s CCTV network starts with identifying key areas that require surveillance. Common coverage points include main entrances and exits, hallways and corridors, stairwells, cafeterias, libraries, playgrounds, car parks, and other open areas where students congregate.

By focusing on these public areas, schools can monitor for intruders, ensure students are safe between classes, and keep an eye on any hotspots for bullying or misbehaviour.

CCTV Systems for Schools
CCTV Installation for Schools

CCTV Installation for Schools

We understand the particular challenges that school sites present – from old buildings with thick walls (which may require careful cabling and wireless links) to modern campuses that need coverage over large areas.

When we install CCTV in a school, we begin with a thorough site survey to identify security vulnerabilities and determine the optimal camera positions without disrupting the school’s aesthetics or operations.

Our engineers are familiar with working in educational settings and hold enhanced DBS checks, so you can trust that all work is carried out safely and professionally on school premises.

How it Works

Give Our Friendly Team a Call

We will discuss your needs so we can provide you with the best solution.

Book Your Installation

During our chat we will book in a time that suits you for a site visit.

Complete Installation

We will come to your site on the agreed date and complete the required work.

Begin On-Going Support

We will support you once the new Structured Data Cabling has been installed.

Not Sure What You Need?

We’ll visit your premises, assess your current setup, and recommend the best cabling solution for your space and usage. Whether that’s structured cabling, data cable upgrades, or full internet cabling design.

You’ll get a clear, no pressure quote and expert advice from a team that knows networks inside out.

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Areas Covered by Our CCTV Installation for Schools

Wherever you are in these areas, our team can coordinate a prompt on site visit. If your town isn’t listed below but is nearby, feel free to contact us (we likely serve your area as well).

  • Northampton
  • Corby

  • Daventry
  • Leicester

  • Loughborough

  • Nottinghamshire

  • Warwick

  • Rugby

  • Milton Keynes

  • Buckingham

  • Watford

  • Reading

  • Luton

  • Bedford

  • Harlow
  • and more

CCTV for Schools FAQs

No. There is no law that outright requires every school to install CCTV cameras. The decision to use CCTV in schools is optional; it’s a tool that schools choose to employ as part of their security strategy, not a mandated obligation. However, if a school does opt to have CCTV, it must follow certain laws and guidelines on how that system is used.

One key requirement is compliance with privacy and data protection regulations. In the UK, schools must ensure their use of CCTV respects individuals’ rights and follows the law. This involves several important steps. First, a school needs to have a clear, legitimate purpose for each CCTV camera it operates (such as enhancing student safety or preventing vandalism). The school should create a CCTV policy that explains why cameras are used, how footage will be used, and how long recordings are kept.

Having a camera monitor a school’s main entrance is typically considered necessary for security, but placing a camera in a or directly watching students in a classroom might be deemed an excessive intrusion on privacy unless there is an exceptional reason. In practice, almost all schools limit CCTV to public or communal areas like corridors, entrances, playgrounds, libraries, and parking lots.

Access to school CCTV footage is tightly controlled. Generally, only authorised individuals within the school are allowed to view the recordings. In most cases, this means the senior leadership team or designated security personnel (such as the head teacher, deputy, or a security officer) are the ones who can directly access and review CCTV footage.

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