TAVISTOCK College plans to complete the work started in 2014 to secure the school site against possible intruders.

A fence currently runs around the external perimeter of the college with gated entrances and exits — and this summer the fence will be extended across the front of the school and will include new pedestrian and vehicular entrances.

The design of the fence, along with associated works, has been carefully designed to be aesthetically acceptable and has been subject to a best value tender process to ensure that public money is spent wisely. Car parks and bus bays will remain open and unaffected.

Sarah Jones, principal at Tavistock College, said: ‘This fence is not an attempt to separate the college from its community or to keep students imprisoned. It is a necessary step to ensure our site is secure and that all students are safeguarded. The DfE instruct schools to keep their site secure.

‘The multitude of older buildings at Tavistock College prevents us from complying with these instructions unless we complete the fence.’

If members of the public would like any further details they can contact Linda Coe, site manager, to discuss the construction plans.