In addition to this, all physical security initiatives must also take into consideration the inherent need to create a secure site outside of school hours to deter criminal activity which might include acts of vandalism, theft, or even arson. According to the Arson Prevention Forum, arson attacks on schools are serious and frequent. 20 schools a week suffer an arson attack in the UK. A third of these happen during normal school hours and around 90,000 children are affected by school arson each year. As we witness more and more blatant attacks on schools, it is also worth bearing in mind the increased awareness amongst parents of the potential risks associated with a school site – and the importance being placed on security as part of the school selection criteria. We have only to look to the US to witness the strength of parent power in promoting an improved focus on school security. Parents from Sandy Hook, which was the site where 20 children tragically died in December 2012, set up the Safe and Sound Schools initiative to provide and promote safe and secure schools.