Gate and entrance supervision
Officers supervise gates and entrances, particularly at the start and end of the school day.
What our school and college security officers do
GM Secure is a Romford-based security company supplying SIA-licensed officers across London and Essex. For school & college security, our officers typically provide the following.
Visitor checks and sign-in
Visitors, contractors and deliveries are checked, signed in and directed as your procedures require.
Daytime site presence
A visible, approachable presence that supports staff and reassures pupils and parents.
Out-of-hours and holiday cover
Site security in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays.
Events and open days
Support for parents' evenings, open days, performances and sports events.
Incident reporting
Anything unusual is recorded and reported to your site team.
Why choose GM Secure for school & college security
SIA-licensed, DBS-checked officers
Officers hold a valid SIA licence and are DBS checked and vetted before deployment.
Follows your site rules
Officers work to the visitor and safeguarding procedures your school or college sets.
Flexible cover
From a single event to regular daily or out-of-hours cover.
Education sites we provide security for
Primary schools
Gates and visitor entrances.
Secondary schools
Large sites and multiple entrances.
Academies
Single and multi-site trusts.
Colleges
Student and visitor access.
Sixth forms
Campus and entrance control.
Training centres
Adult learning and vocational sites.
Sports and leisure facilities
School and college grounds.
Campus buildings
Education buildings and car parks.
How to arrange school & college security
1
Tell us what you need
Call, WhatsApp or use the form. Give us the site, dates, hours and number of officers for school & college security.
2
Receive a clear quote
We reply quickly with pricing and the licence and insurance details you need.
3
Officers arrive briefed
Your officers arrive on time, properly presented and briefed on the site and the duties required.
School & College Security FAQs
Are your school security officers DBS checked?
Yes. Our personnel are DBS checked and vetted before they are deployed. Ask us for details when you request a quote.
Can you cover school events and open days?
Yes. Officers can support events, open days, parents' evenings and sports fixtures. See also our event security service.
Can you provide security outside school hours?
Yes. Evening, weekend and holiday cover can be arranged, subject to availability.
Which areas do you cover for school and college security?
We are based in Romford, Essex, and cover London and Essex. We also provide security personnel elsewhere in the UK on request.
How much does school security cost?
Pricing depends on the site, number of officers and hours of cover. Send us the details and we will provide a clear, no-obligation quote.
Request a Free School & College Security Quote
Tell us what you need and we will come back to you within 24 hours, usually sooner. No obligation. Urgent requests are considered subject to availability.