AS an exclusive report reveals today, one primary school in the UK has started practicing US-style "lockdown" drills in case of terror attacks.
The report, by LBC, says children as young as five are taking part in the drills at Leamington Academy, Nottinghamshire.
Youngsters are alerted by a fire alarm then gathered together and moved quietly through corridors to a "safe room".
Teachers also reportedly barricaded the doors and instructed pupils to get under the desk.
Parents said they were surprised at the introduction of the drills but have given them a cautious welcome.
In statement the school said; “Leamington takes safeguarding extremely seriously and offers our pupils lots of opportunities to learn about keeping safe. The lockdown drills are only a small part of these opportunities which allow our children the chance to explore and experience different scenarios, in a safe and controlled manner."
What do you think of these drills? Would you welcome them at your school?
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