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With 50% of schoolchildren bullied in the last year, putting an effective anti-bullying strategy in place is more important than ever before. According to the government’s recent paper The Use and Effectiveness of AntiBullying Strategies in Schools, some schools have already incorporated CCTV and surveillance into their anti-bullying strategy. They’ve identified both interior and exterior bullying ‘hot spots’ around the school and installed CCTV in those areas. Not only is an effective way to provide evidence, it’s also a great deterrent. Staff surveillance and supervision also played a key role in deterring school bullies.

Better safeguarding arrangements needed for schools, says LSCB Academies should have ‘transparent’ safeguarding arrangements in place to prevent child abuse committed by offenders connected to schools, says West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board. The board was prompted to investigate after allegations of sexual offences against children by people in a position of trust. The research covered safety and security in schools – including CCTV, IP cameras and surveillance systems. Visit thelockboss.ie. Roger Croft, council leader in West Berks, said: ‘I welcome this comprehensive report from the Safeguarding Children’s Board and accept the recommendations it makes for safeguarding practices. We are
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Ensuring student, staff and visitors to your school feel safe and secure should be one of the top priorities for your school. Internal and external surveillance can deter theft, bullying, arson, vandalism and a whole host of other incidents. It’s also a great way to monitor teaching performance in classrooms. Whatever your reason for surveillance in your school, you’ll need to choose the right surveillance solution for your school. But first it’s important to know the benefits of video surveillance for your school. This includes: Identifying suspects Recording / investigating accidents Prevention of bullying, violence, theft and vandalism Safety from
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The latest data shows at least 100,000 cameras are being used in schools across Britain – accounting for 90% of secondary schools. A survey carried out by National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) showed that 1 in 12 teachers said that CCTV was in operation in the classrooms of their school. Two-thirds of those teachers believed the cameras were helpful for pupil safety, 31% said they were useful for monitoring behaviour standards and a further 15% said they could be used to improve teaching standards. CCTV and other surveillance solutions should always be used responsibly. Here are
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Bullying, theft, trespassers, arson – there are so many reasons why CCTV is so important for schools. It’s a convenient safeguarding method and, when used correctly, can ensure staff, teachers and visitors to the school feel looked after. The last research into CCTV for schools revealed that 85% of teachers have surveillance in their school – and it’s set to increase. A recent survey conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers showed that 98% of schools with CCTV used surveillance only for security reasons. Half of the teachers in the study said that the schools used surveillance in the
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Microsoft has appointed Gaia Technologies as one of a select number of UK Surface resellers. Under the agreement, Gaia Technologies will carry the Surface Pro 4 and the Surface Book, as well as the wide range of Surface accessories. The Microsoft Surface has been a growing force in the mobile devices section and has already established itself as the number one vendor for 2-in-1 products globally. Equipped with the latest generation of Intel Core processors, a 3000 x 2000 resolution screen and up to 1TB SSD storage, the Surface and Surface Book ranges offer powerful devices in ultra-slim chassis. “We
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Gaia Technologies, in partnership with Acer and the Tablet Academy, are offering schools the opportunity to help develop their digital skills, by taking part in free Computing Festivals. The Computing Festivals are designed to expose Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6) and Key Stage 3 (Years 7 & 8) students to some of the most innovative uses of technology in the classroom. The Computing Festivals provide teachers with the opportunity to see what is available to support the curriculum and students the chance to experience new technology. Develop Skills Using The Latest Software & Hardware Students will have the opportunity
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Following a competitive application process, Gaia Technologies is proud to announce that it has been approved as a supplier on the Governments G-Cloud 7 Framework. The latest G-Cloud framework, G-Cloud 7, was formally released earlier this month, with Gaia Technologies being approved to supply a wide range of cloud services to the public sector. The G-Cloud Framework The framework forms a part of the UK Government’s Digital Marketplace and is essentially an agreement between the government and suppliers who provide cloud-based services. Government departments and wider public sector organisations use the G-Cloud framework to find and compare suppliers who can
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Gaia Technologies is delighted to announce that they have been included in the Wales Business Insider Top 100 Growth List for 2014. They have also been placed inside the top 10, with an impressive final ranking of 9th. Furthermore, they is the only North Wales-based company in the top 10, making Gaia the fastest growing company in North Wales. The Growth 100 list, produced by Insider Media Wales, compiles the top 100 fastest growing companies in Wales, based on the annual average growth of turnover over a five year period. All 100 companies had an average annual growth rate of over
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