Terrorist activity in Europe has increased over the last decade and as a result, safety procedures have been put in-place for a wide variety of situations.
Course participants will be given an understanding of how to be prepared in the event of a school lockdown as well as an introduction to the role of a Lockdown Office and why a lockdown may be instigated.
Who is this course for?
Anyone who works in a school, such as teachers, support staff and administration will benefit from enrolling on this course. It will help them understand the procedures and know how they can act correctly in the case of an emergency.
What are the benefits of this course?
This course is recognised by the CPD (Continuing Professional Development).

In 2019, the HSE reported the following:
- 1.4 million people suffered from work-related illnesses
- 147 workers were killed on-the-job
- There were 550,000 workplace injuries
- £15 billion (approx.) was spent on work-related injuries
Course Modules
Module | Module Name | Pass % |
---|---|---|
1 | Introduction and the Lockdown Officer |
70 |
2 | Reasons for Lockdowns |
70 |
3 | The Lockdown Signal and the all Clear Signal |
70 |
4 | Suitable Rooms for Lockdown |
70 |
5 | Communication Arrangements |
70 |
6 | Possible Terminology |
70 |
7 | Violent Intruder Lockdown |
70 |
8 | Possible Threat or Danger |
70 |
9 | Staff Lockdown Responsibilities |
70 |
10 | Home Office Police Requirements |
70 |
11 | Simple Measures and Where to Seek Help |
70 |
Duration
60 minute
Why Choose DDR Consultants
We are a provider of online health and safety training courses and accredited by leading industry organisations. For example, our courses are accredited and approved by a variety of bodies including RoSPA, IATP, CPD, iiRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
In addition to being recognised by leading organisations, we offer you the flexibility to complete our courses at a time that is convenient to you from any location with Internet access. Upon completion you will also receive a certificate stating your results.
Recommended System Requirements
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