Chasetown Community School in security boost after three raids in as many weeks

The doors, worth thousands of pounds, have been installed for free at Chasetown Community School in Burntwood.

Each time thieves targeted the school electrical items, mainly iPads, were stolen.

Headteacher Dr Linda James said the break-ins had had a 'devastating effect' on staff and pupils.

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But there has been some good news too as, after reading about the thefts, Birmingham-based Warrior Doors designed, manufactured and fitted high security doors for free.

Dr James said: "Thanks to the generosity and swift action by Warrior Doors of Birmingham, we are now fully reopen to all our students.

"We are moving forward and are delighted that we have the ongoing support of the company.

"Their action was unsolicited and exceeded our expectations. This has made our students feel that their personal belongings and school equipment are safe and secure once more."

Brett Barratt, the managing director of Warrior Doors, was told about the break-ins by his son and factory manager, Dominic.

He said: "Dominic said I needed to get in touch with the school, which I did as soon as the school opened, because I was appalled about what had happened and was keen to do something to help the staff and the students feel safer again.

"When we told our suppliers, Fire Glass and Inmate Stainless Steel, about what had happened, both donated their materials free of charge, too. The Warrior Doors team worked really hard to get this door manufactured and installed as quickly as possible and I hope this small gesture will offer some comfort to the school after it was targeted by burglars."

The school, which caters for children aged seven to 13 with social, emotional and mental health needs, had a number of learning aids, including iPads, stolen in the raids.

Money raised from the school's Poppy Appeal was also taken during the last raid on November 2.