School fencing - protecting your children

Schools today have a responsibility to secure their boundaries to limit visitor access to the approved entrances. Here are just a few facts to consider when choosing your school fencing. Government surveys have reported that over a third of educational properties had suffered at least one burglary over the last academic year. Not only this but over half the educational properties reported incidents of intentional and malicious damage to school property.

It is clear to see that with the ever increasing crime statistics, the need for safety and security around these properties is of high importance. Not only this it is considered that the delivery of a secure boundary is becoming more important than ever before. Therefore, installing a strong, robust, low maintenance fence around the educational premises with limited visitor entrances offers both protection to the children and premises as well as providing a cost effective solution for overall security.

There are a range of fence systems suitable for use at these perimeters, as well as a range of fencing systems suitable for playgrounds and sport pitch surrounds. There are a wide range of school fencing systems around the globe that not only robust, require low maintenance and offer good aesthetics but are also vandal resistance. Previously, it was common to see steel palisade boundaries, with a rounded top for these premises but more recently welded mesh or railing systems has become a popular choice for these educational premises.

For internal boundaries, bow top fences are a common choice amongst many educational properties. This is because this bow top style has a safe hooped top which protects the children’s fingers from sharp edges. This type of fencing can be manufactured in a multi-coloured design keeping the playground area bright, fun and attractive.

It is highly important for children, the properties they are educated in and the boundaries around them are kept secure. There are many fence suppliers and installers for school fencingaround the UK. There is also a huge range to choose from.

If the primary fencing objective for your area is security then a Duo perimeter fence or Hi Sec security fences should be considered as they are specifically designed for areas that may have a high level of vandalism. By choosing Optima fences or Dual Guard fences you can combine safety and security with the added advantage of high-visibility.

David Khan - Whether you require school fencing

for activities such as football and tennis, or just a standard fence

, companies like Zaun can provide you with affordable fences and advice to suit your needs.