Bradford has been chosen to help schools across the country improve security by taking part in a Government video.

Filming has already taken place at several schools in the area featuring staff, pupils, and school governors.

And the video features an interview with Bradford Council's school security officer Philip Hoyle, who has written a practical guide for schools that has been distributed worldwide.

The video, which is available to every school in England, was launched in the House of Commons by Minister for School Standards Jaqui Smith, along with a new school security website.

She said: "Pupils and staff need to be able to learn, teach and work in safe and secure environments.

"Where schools have introduced security measures we have seen a reduction in the number of incidents of theft, vandalism and arson."

Bradford was chosen to take part in the campaign because of the measures the Council has taken to improve the safety of staff and pupils since the shooting tragedy at Dunblane Primary School in 1996.

Councillor David Ward, executive member for education, said: "I am delighted Bradford features in this video. Staff have done lots of hard work to ensure children are safe when they go to school and I am glad the DfEE have recognised this."

The video looks at physical and electronic security. It also highlights training programmes created with Keighley College and how these are used to raise awareness of security.

Mr Hoyle said: "The risks are low but we can reduce them further if we are vigilant.

"The video looks at how we involve everyone in school security."

Measures introduced in the past four years are designed to control access and entry to schools.

These include intercom entry systems, push button locks and new reception areas so entry is controlled and school staff know who is in the building.