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School Safety Audit

by Rueben Naidoo, from the Community

This School Safety Audit checklist helps K-12 leaders assess readiness and compliance across prevention, response, and early warning systems aligned to the National School Safety Framework. It covers policy and code of conduct implementation, emergency procedures, access control, educator training, community and police partnerships, incident recording and reporting, and pastoral care. The audit guides schools through levels from preparedness to creating safe learning environments and establishing confidential reporting. It also includes a comprehensive facility safety review for fencing, lighting, visitor management, alarms, high‑risk areas, fire safety, playgrounds, and records management to strengthen campus security and learner wellbeing.

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