A new handbook to help schools combat break-ins, vandalism and threats to teachers and pupils has been produced by the West Midlands Police, local councils and Sensormatic Camera, a supplier of closed circuit TV surveillance systems. Walk-in thefts, deterring suspicious visitors and reducing the risk of arson are some of the subjects covered. A self-assessment sheet which allows schools to assess the risk is included. Free from Sensormatic on 0800 757577.
Anew stacking chair which is claimed to be more comfortable and more versatile than standard audience chairs has been produced by Stage Systems, a Loughborough firm. Called Axess, the chair is “designed to be more comfortable during long performances and to maximise audience capacity by forming closely-spaced linking rows which comply with licensing regulations”. Pounds 49.50 each. Stage Systems, PO Box 50, Stage House, Prince William Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 0GN. Tel: 01509 611021.
Teachers wishing to find out more about hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy which affects one in 1,000 children, can contact the Hemi-Help organisation and obtain a free booklet called The Student with Hemiplegia in Secondary Education. Write to Hemi-Help, 166 Boundaries Road, London SW12 8HG. Tel: 0181 672 3179.
