How to create a safe school environment that provides a platform for excellent school results and international business opportunities

The aim of this study is to provide an improved understanding of the structural characteristics and the dynamic evolution of a safe school environment that provides a platform for excellent school results and international business opportunities. The study is based on the results and lessons learned from the 'Security and Safety in Universities' project executed 2009-2010, special attention taken how to utilize that knowledge within a new construction production. The evidences of this qualitative case study consist of participatory observation, in-depth interviews with different stakeholders and multitude documents. The study shows that a safe school environment concept could be seen as a new service innovation with a huge new global business potential. The results of the study suggest a four years research road map that trails the path of service innovation development supported by new technology solutions.