CCTV In The Classroom
August 10th, 2009 | 
Author: As reported in the local UK press today – new debate as civil liberties groups have attacked a grammar school’s decision to install CCTV equipment inside two of its classrooms. The Essex boys-only Gravesend Grammar school will be recording selected lessons next year to “help new teachers develop their professional skills”. However, opponents say that the scheme shows no respect for privacy and also will be of no real training benefit because people act so unnaturally when they know they are being filmed.
Speaking on behalf for the human rights group Libertya spokesperson was quoted as saying; “This is yet another example of using technology just for the sake of it. The use of these hi-tech cameras inside schools demonstrates the need for proper regulation of CCTV.” They went on to say ; “What message does this surveillance send our children about respect for privacy?. CCTV has its place but that shouldn’t be in the classroom.”
A Kent County Council spokesman said the authority played no part in deciding whether or not cameras should be placed inside classrooms. He said: “For safety and security, many schools have CCTV cameras covering their grounds and some have them in reception areas and restaurants. “Decisions to put cameras in other parts of the school would need to be made by the head teacher and governing body, mindful of their purpose and the need to inform students, staff and visitors that those cameras exist.”
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