The purpose of this Policy is to regulate the management, operation, and use of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) system at St John’s CE, Thornham.

The system comprises nine fixed cameras located around the school. Real time viewing of events around the school is afforded by a monitor located in the main office. The office monitor in conjunction with the video recorder acts as the Control Monitor for the system and provides the following viewing facilities:

• Manual switching between cameras

• Single screen simultaneous viewing of all cameras.

• Spot monitoring by a designated camera

Access to the CCTV can be gained by authorised personnel only, through the CCTV system only. The school’s CCTV system is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office and is operated within the guidelines of the Data Protection Act 2018. The CCTV system is owned and operated by the school.

The objectives of the school’s CCTV scheme are:

• To increase personal safety for pupils, staff, parents and visitors when entering, moving around and leaving the school.

• To enable the office to see the school gates when open.

• To protect the school buildings and assets.

• To reduce the fear of crime.

• To support the Police in a bid to deter and detect crime.

• To assist in identifying, apprehending and prosecuting offenders.

• To assist in managing the school operations.