Security That Puts Safety and Wellbeing First

Schools, colleges, and universities carry a duty of care that goes beyond the classroom. Every student, staff member, and visitor on campus needs to feel safe.

Security in education requires a different approach. It has to be visible enough to deter threats but handled with the care and discretion that young people and vulnerable adults deserve. K4 Group understands that, and our teams are trained accordingly.

Our Education Security Services

We work with headteachers, campus managers, and facilities teams to provide security that fits the unique environment of educational settings.

Our education services include:

  • SIA-licensed campus security officers with enhanced DBS checks
  • Gate management and visitor screening
  • Campus patrols during the day and night
  • Car park and perimeter security
  • Safeguarding-trained personnel
  • First aid support for campus events and sports days
  • Safeguarding and first aid training for school staff
  • CCTV monitoring for entrances, playgrounds, and common areas
  • Exam security and invigilator support

From a primary school open evening to a university campus operating around the clock, we match the level of cover to the setting.

Trained for Education Environments

Working in schools and universities is not the same as working on a construction site or at a nightclub. Our officers understand that. They interact with students and staff respectfully, follow safeguarding protocols, and handle sensitive situations with care and professionalism.

Every officer deployed to an education setting holds an enhanced DBS check and has completed safeguarding awareness training, including Prevent duty responsibilities.

Our Expertise

  • SIA ACS Approved for security guarding
  • Enhanced DBS checked personnel
  • Safeguarding awareness trained
  • ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 Certified
  • CHAS and SafeContractor Accredited

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Our Staff

Staff qualifications include:

  • SIA Security Guarding licence
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • Safeguarding Level 1 and 2 awareness
  • Prevent duty training
  • BS7858 vetting
  • First Aid at Work
  • Fire Marshal certification
  • Conflict management and de-escalation

Types of Education Settings We Support

  • Primary and secondary schools
  • Sixth form colleges
  • Further education colleges
  • Universities
  • Independent and boarding schools
  • Student accommodation
  • School events, sports days, and open evenings

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are your officers DBS checked?

 Yes. Every officer deployed to an education setting holds an enhanced DBS check and has completed safeguarding training.

Q: Can you provide security for school events?

Yes. We provide event security, access control, and first aid cover for school events, sports days, open evenings, and other education functions.

Q: Do you provide CCTV for schools?

Yes. K4 CCTV provides camera systems and monitoring for schools and campuses, covering entrances, car parks, playgrounds, and common areas.

Q: Can you provide first aiders for school trips?

Yes. We provide qualified first aiders who can accompany school trips, outdoor activities, and sports events.

Q: Do you cover universities?

Yes. We provide security for universities, FE colleges, and sixth form colleges across the UK, including campus patrols, access control, and accommodation security.

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