When a child is sent to school, the school does not only serve to impart knowledge. I t also plays the role of a parent which as we all know involves taking care of the safety and security of our own. Therefore Education Times explores the issue of child safety and security while at school. The global trend of education for all has seen the enrolment numbers shoot through the roof in most schools. The increase in student population has often come at the expense of security or emergency measures in schools. Overcrowded dormitories with no fire fighting/escape plans are a disaster waiting to happen. Loose electrical connections are known to spark off fires and ill preparedness often results in loss of lives and property. Children need basic emergency drills so they can know what to do in case of an emergency. It is also important to have fire extinguishers installed in places where fires are prone to start from like laboratories, the kitchen as well as the dormitories. Students should be taught how to use them too. Children should only be allowed to use a swimming pool in the presence of trained swimming instructor or life guard. If they are on visit to an industry care should be taken to ensure no one touches dangerous machinery. General security is important and it starts with ensuring that a school is well fenced and those going in and out are monitored. Those entering the school should identify themselves and clarify the reasons for the visit before the can be let in. Students should also be checked as they enter school because you never know when one of them will arrive with an intention to harm another. All in all we need our children safe before we embark on imparting knowledge.