DfE - advice on school trips

Advice from the police is that there is currently no need to cancel any such visits as police have no specific information about further threats to the public.

Schools will have already undertaken a risk assessment in relation to pre-planned trips and should continuously update their assessment as per normal local procedures. Schools should expect to find increased levels of security at all public places and some delays during entry to public venues.

Over the coming days it is likely to see more police officers patrolling, this is a precautionary measure only. Police advice to the public is to remain alert but not alarmed and to report anything that causes concern or raises suspicion to the police on 0800 789 321. In an emergency always dial 999.

For information on what to look out for and how to contact police go to the ACT website

The British Transport Police’s security campaign See it. Say it. Sorted can support school trip leaders in the event that trips are taken by rail or coach.

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office provide protective security advice.