Strengthen security across your school estate in 2026
As schools continue to navigate increasing security expectations, now is the time to take a strategic, estate-wide approach. An S2e school security assessment is designed to help education providers strengthen security across their school estate, establishing consistent, proportionate, and compliant standards across multiple sites.
Our approach aligns with UK government guidance and the principles of Martyn’s Law, supporting senior leaders as expectations around security oversight, assurance, and accountability continue to increase.
For school leaders, this is not simply about compliance. It is about governance, risk assurance, and protecting pupils, staff, and communities at scale.
Why schools are acting now
With Martyn’s Law moving closer to implementation in 2027, education providers will be expected to demonstrate a structured and well-evidenced approach to security management across their estate.
In practice, this means being able to show:
Clear oversight of security risks across all sites
Proportionate, evidence-based mitigation measures
Consistent policies and procedures across the school estate
Regular reviews and continuous improvement
A school security assessment from S2e provides the visibility and assurance leaders need to meet these expectations with confidence.
What the S2e school security assessment delivers
Our school security assessment is designed to move organisations away from reactive fixes and towards long-term, evidence-led planning. It provides leaders with a clear, comparable view of security across their estate, supporting both operational decision-making and strategic governance.
Specifically, it delivers:
Estate-wide visibility
Comparable assessments across multiple sites, highlighting common patterns, gaps, and priority risks. This supports stronger governance and clearer risk assurance at leadership level.
Evidence for strategic planning
Clear, graded findings that feed directly into capital planning, risk registers, and board reporting, helping leaders prioritise investment based on evidence rather than anecdote.Operational readiness
Assessment of emergency procedures, communication protocols, and escalation routes, providing reassurance to trustees, parents, and regulators.Consistency and compliance across the school estate
Support in embedding practical, proportionate standards aligned with UK guidance, helping build a culture of vigilance across all sites.
This is a school security assessment designed to inform leadership decisions, not just satisfy compliance requirements.
Why schools choose S2e
We work exclusively with the education sector. That focus gives us a clear understanding of the operational pressures, budget constraints, and governance responsibilities education providers face.
Our school security assessments are:
Proportionate – focused on real risks and practical mitigations
Evidence-led – using clear grading to support confident decision-making
Estate-focused – designed for organisations managing multiple sites
Strategic – supporting board-level oversight, not just site-level fixes
Because security sits alongside wider estate management, our assessments align naturally with condition surveys, capital planning, and long-term estate strategy.
Using a school security assessment as a leadership tool
A structured, estate-wide assessment helps education leaders:
Strengthen governance and risk assurance
Prioritise investment with clarity and confidence
Reassure trustees, parents, and oversight bodies
Embed consistent standards across diverse estates
Move from reactive responses to planned, long-term improvement
By taking a coordinated approach, organisations can demonstrate that security risks are understood, monitored, and managed in line with emerging expectations.
Strengthening your school security approach
A school security assessment provides a clear foundation for confident leadership at a time of increasing scrutiny and expectation.
If you would like to understand how S2e can support your organisation in strengthening security across your school estate, our team would be pleased to discuss your requirements and next steps. Contact us on 0116 5070130 or email enquire@s2e.org.uk.
