School key holder policies
See examples of school key holder policies from a primary school, a secondary school and a pupil referral unit, to get inspiration for your own.
- You might not need a separate policy
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You might not need a separate policy
Many schools include key holder information in their security policy instead of creating a separate document. Get more guidance on your responsibilities for site security and see security policy examples in this article.
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Primary academy in Suffolk
Laureate Community Academy has a key holder policy that covers:
- Members of staff who are permanent key holders
- Procedures for issuing and returning keys
- Emergency call out procedure
It also has a template key holders register and a key holders agreement (see appendices A and B).
Community secondary school in Bracknell Forest
Garth Hill College includes a section on key holders in its security policy (see appendix 8, page 26). The appendix lists the 6 staff in school who hold keys, including the principal and site manager, along with their responsibilities.
For instance, the site manager has 'corporate responsibility for security' and is responsible for alarm callouts and security during lettings.
Pupil referral unit in Stockport
Highfields College has a key holder policy that sets out:
- Expectations and responsibilities of key holders
- Checklist for key holders entering and exiting the premises out-of-hours
