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bollards in front of doors and windows can prevent a vehicle from physically hitting the setting or users.
The next factor of access control is the immediate perimeter such as the use of door locks/codes,
alarms, swipe card systems, shutters at front entrances and windows, and ensuring emergency doors
are not left open. The last two factors of access control are internal doors, again considering door
codes or swipe access, and lastly, any high secure areas that may contain sensitive information, safes,
or key machinery that can affect business continuity. Dynamic lockdown areas can also fall into these
last categories. A highlight of access control can be the consideration of key holding and types of staff/
visitor access to specific areas within the setting, including types of identity cards and access control
cards. Out-hours access, and lone working procedures would also be a beneficial addition to access
control. The next topic of security would be the use of CCTV both externally and internally allowing
businesses to have a better vision of the setting and collect evidence.

When considering relationships between the early years and the security industry, those working within
the security industry could consider specific services tailored to early years education. When providing
these services, equipment used for crime prevention and safety could be adapted to be child-friendly
to maintain a welcoming environment, such as painting bollards or wrapping with characters. When
looking at giving back to local communities and aid with a safer neighbourhood, businesses within the
security industry could look at providing free security Risk Assessments for settings or provide E-learn-
ing courses to improve setting security knowledge. Acknowledging the current terror threat level and
previous terror attacks there is a common ground to create safer and more secure environments,
which can suggest collaboration, but also further consideration for other industries to work together
with the security industry towards a common goal. Working groups or platforms could be set up
between businesses to share intelligence or simple sharing of security newsletters to other industries
can create further awareness.

Daniel and Jacqueline both believe child safety and protection is paramount and support children’s
charities such as the NSPCC and UNICEF. The long-term vision of the DTRA training is to have it as a
formal part of training for childcare workers, thus in turn creating a safer and more secure environment
for children and staff in settings.

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