Teachers are doubtful about the CCTV cameras installed for surveillance in schools

Many primary and secondary teachers in the state and private schools across the UK are worried about hidden surveillance cameras in their schools.

 

According to the survey nearly 10% out of 249 primary & secondary school teachers say that CCTV is operating in toilets and around one quarter are worried about the hidden CCTV cameras installed in the school buildings.

 

The survey, conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lectures (ATL), found that most of the CCTV cameras in schools cover the grounds and entrances to building, although 85% of schools have CCTV in their buildings.

 

As per the survey more than half of the teachers (52.9%) say that they feel safe, the general view was that the surveillance cameras installed in the classroom are invasion of privacy and the teachers feel that they are being constantly watched and judged.

 

An ATL working group is looking into the use of CCTV in schools and colleges and will produce best practice guidance at the end of the year.

 

Read the full story here http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/aug/18/schools.privacy