SMART Response: Managing lockdowns

SMART Response® Webinar Training is an important session designed to support senior leaders in schools and colleges to prepare for emergencies through a levelled and proportionate approach to lockdown and critical incident management.

Developed by Matrix Academy Trust, SMART Response® is a trademarked, RoSPA-accredited system that goes beyond the traditional “on/off” lockdown model. It introduces clear roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols that keep staff and pupils calm, safe, and supported during incidents.

By the end of the session, leaders and participants will understand how SMART Response® can be embedded into their own setting to strengthen preparedness, reduce risk, and build confidence across the school community.

This is part of our national civic duty;: SMART Response® resources are provided free of charge to schools across the UK.

Speaker

Gary Smart

Head of Capital & Compliance (Matrix Academy Trust)

David Lowbridge-Ellis MBE

Director of School Improvement, Matrix Academy Trust

Key learnings

Participants will:

understand the SMART Response® levelled approach to lockdowns and how it differs from the traditional “on/off” model.

recognise the roles and responsibilities of staff during an incident, ensuring clarity and calm under pressure.

learn how SMART Response® aligns with Martyn’s Law and national safeguarding requirements, and how to embed the free resources within their own school setting.

Who should attend?