Lockdown drill
A practice of procedures for keeping students safe if there is a threat inside or near the school.
- Used in
- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Safeguarding and child protection
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Related terms
- Fire drill United States All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A practice evacuation of a building.
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