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Talk to pupils both before and after a drill
Schedule your lockdown drill to take place soon after you or your staff have spoken to pupils, and reinforce learning by holding drills regularly. DfE guidance recommends you practice the drill at the start of each term.
If you don't already have these, adapt our templates for a security lockdown procedure and an emergency or critical incident plan.
Before the drill
Carefully explain what’s going to happen and answer questions pupils may have. Include:
You can do this in an assembly, led by a senior leader or your school’s security lead (read more about this role on page 6 of the DfE's protective