Mechanical SurveillancePersonal security for the children or young people and their possessions is taken very seriously at Howestead Lodge. Security measures include a comprehensive building alarm system with personalised code pads, coded door entry systems on both main doors (codes are changeable should a child or young person move on), internal and external security on the children’s or young people’s individual bedrooms (children or young people are normally issued with a key), comprehensive 24 hour CCTV recording system including audio is in operation on the upstairs landing and corridors (recordings are kept for a period of 30 days). The child or young person and their Placing Authority will be made aware that there is a C.C.T.V. system installed; this will be evidenced by a document signed by both the child or young person and their social worker or the representative from the Placing Authority. It will be part of the Placement Plan and will be no more restrictive than is necessary. |