Essen's City Council Approves 'School as a Safe Place' Concept
Essen's city council has approved the 'School as a Safe Place' concept, aiming to bolster security in the city's educational institutions. The initiative, spearheaded by Beigeordneter Muchtar Al Ghusain, seeks to create secure learning environments.
The council has approved the first measures, split into structural-technical and preventive-pedagogical aspects. During the pilot phase, doors in 14 schools will be equipped with lock cylinders, enabling quick locking in emergencies. These schools, totalling 682 doors, will receive this upgrade at an estimated cost of €147,400. Additionally, external signage will be optimized to assist emergency services.
In parallel, violence prevention programs will be introduced in 21 schools. Around 20 teachers per school will be trained, with the total cost for these measures estimated at €258,600. Teachers will also receive training in preventing sexualized violence in primary schools. Future cooperation partners, including local authorities and emergency services, will help implement further safety measures.
The 'School as a Safe Place' concept in Essen is set to improve school security with a comprehensive approach. Structural changes and teacher training are expected to create safer learning environments, with cooperation partners aiding in the implementation of additional measures. The total estimated cost for the pilot phase is around €406,000.
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