Context
Two fake bomb threats have occurred in Swindon, affecting local schools and highlighting the need for improved guidance on managing security-related incidents.
Question
I thank the Minister for his response, and for our recent meeting. Given that we have had two fake bomb threats in Swindon, which have obviously had a negative impact on my schools, will he assess the current guidance so that we can learn lessons from what has happened in Swindon and improve that guidance for the future?
Answer from The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
I thank my hon. Friend for our meeting last week. As I explained to him then, the Department for Education publishes the protective security and preparedness guidance, which sets out how schools should respond to bomb threats and how to embed a security culture. Action Counters Terrorism for Education e-learning, which includes information on what to do in the event of a bomb threat, is also available to all school staff.
Not addressed: Assessment of current guidance based on specific incidents in Swindon
How: Referred To Existing Guidance Without Committing To Review Or Improve It
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