SIR: Recently our school has been upgrading its security systems both internally and externally. This has resulted in a new office window to give greater security to office access and a recent CCTV monitor security system to monitor key areas around the building throughout the day. We have taken action on all outer doors and there are still more features to be added in the near future.

I must say how delighted we have been with our venture into CCTV. Mr Ian Cross of I.C.E. (Internal Covert and External Surveillance) has provided us with very professional information on both internal and external systems and fitted a very pleasing internal system with great efficiency and little or no disruption to school organisation. He has been only too willing to support the school in many ways and the school wishes to thank Mr Cross of I.C.E. for all his support and much valued assistance in matters of security.

School security is a matter of concern to many people these days and schools need much help and support from everywhere to protect both children and property. With the support of children, parents and friends such as Mr Cross we will all benefit and continue to move forward to create a safer future for our children.

George Hadfield,

Deputy Head,

Gilnow CP School,

Gilnow Road,

Bolton.

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