SPS Security provides education security services for schools, colleges and universities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. We supply SIA-licensed security officers, safeguarding-aware site support, lock and unlock services, alarm response and lockdown assistance to help protect pupils, staff, visitors and premises. Contact our team for a tailored education security plan for your site.
Education Security Services in Yorkshire & Lincolnshire
SPS Security provides specialist security services for schools, colleges, academies and universities across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Education settings present unique security challenges — they are open, community-facing environments that must balance safeguarding with accessibility, and our approach is designed specifically around these demands.
DBS-checked, safeguarding-aware security professionals
Our officers are DBS-checked, safeguarding-aware and trained to work sensitively in education environments. They understand the difference between the security requirements of a school and those of a commercial site — from the way they communicate with students and parents to how they manage access during peak arrival and departure periods. Every officer working in an education setting holds an enhanced DBS certificate, which we manage and renew on an ongoing basis.
We provide security guarding, mobile patrols, lock and unlock services and CCTV monitoring for education settings — including term-time and holiday cover arrangements. Many education clients use our lock and unlock service to remove the burden of opening and closing from caretaking staff, ensuring the site is opened and secured professionally every day without requiring staff to attend alone.
Martyn's Law readiness for education venues
Martyn's Law will place new requirements on many education venues, particularly those with large public-facing events, open days, graduation ceremonies or shared community use. We can help schools and colleges understand their obligations under the new legislation and implement appropriate security measures proportionate to their specific venue profile. This includes procedure reviews, staff briefings, physical security assessment and ongoing advisory support.
We serve education clients across Hull, Leeds, Sheffield, Doncaster, Grimsby, York, Harrogate and surrounding areas. Our education security teams operate within the same regional management structure as all SPS services, giving school and college leadership a single point of contact for all security matters and a clear escalation route for any concerns.
Flexible cover for term-time and holiday periods
Education security requirements change significantly between term time and school holidays. During term time, the priority is managing access, supporting staff and maintaining a visible but unobtrusive presence. During holidays, the emphasis shifts to protecting an unoccupied building from vandalism, unauthorised access and damage. SPS Security provides flexible arrangements that cover both — adapting coverage levels and visit frequencies to match the actual risk profile of each period.
What the service includes
- DBS-checked and safeguarding-aware security officers
- Security guarding and mobile patrols for education sites
- Lock and unlock services for school and college premises
- Flexible holiday and term-time cover arrangements
- CCTV monitoring and technical security
- Martyn's Law readiness support and advisory
- Trusted by schools and colleges across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Request a free security assessment for your school or college from SPS Security — specialists in education security across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Request a QuoteSecurity designed for schools
A lighter summary of the core education services SPS provides.
Unlock / lock-up services
Reliable morning unlock and evening lock-up. We arrive on time, check the premises, and secure the building — so your staff don't have to.
Caretaker time savings
Free your caretaking team from routine security tasks. We handle lock-ups, alarm responses, and out-of-hours access so they can focus on maintenance.
SLA & KPI contracts
Transparent service level agreements with measurable KPIs. Regular performance reviews ensure standards are maintained.
Keyholding & response
24/7 keyholding with rapid response to alarm activations. GPS-verified attendance, full incident reporting.
Education security FAQs
Practical questions schools and colleges usually ask about security services, safeguarding and holiday cover.