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Security and safeguarding systems for schools
Access control, CCTV, lockdown alerts and intruder alarms for primary and secondary schools, academies and independent schools, installed by DBS-checked engineers.
Safeguarding starts at the gate
Controlled entry is the backbone of a secure site. We fit Paxton access control and video intercoms on gates and reception doors, so visitors are seen and identified before they reach pupils.
Panic alarms, lockdown and PA
Panic buttons and lockdown alerts give staff a clear, distinct signal across the whole site in seconds, separate from the fire alarm. Lockdown can also lock controlled doors automatically. We design systems around your lockdown policy and can add PA for announcements. Many schools will also be in scope of Martyn's Law, expected in Spring 2027.
Fire alarms through our partners
School fire alarm installation and maintenance is delivered to BS 5839 by our approved fire specialist partners, coordinated by us, so security and fire safety are planned as one project with one point of contact.
Visitor management at reception
Replace the paper signing-in book with an Inventry sign-in system: visitors sign in on a screen, get a photo ID badge, and you have a live list of everyone on site for fire roll calls and lockdowns. See visitor management.
Planned around the school day
We survey with your site team, phase work around term dates and do disruptive work in holidays or after school. RAMS and documentation are supplied for every project.
Systems we install.
Intruder alarms
Wired, wireless and hybrid alarms from Texecom, Pyronix, Ajax and Orisec, with app control and optional monitoring.
Explore 4K / AICCTV
Hikvision, Ajax, Pyronix and Ubiquiti UniFi cameras with smart detection and remote viewing on your phone.
Explore Fob · Card · BioAccess control
Paxton, Hikvision and Akuvox door entry using fobs, cards, phones or face recognition, for businesses, schools and blocks.
Explore Door · Gate · AppVideo intercoms
Akuvox, Hikvision, Came BPT, DNAKE and UniFi video intercoms and doorbells, answered from a screen or your phone.
Explore BS 5839Fire alarms
Conventional, addressable and wireless fire alarms from Advanced, Kentec and Ajax, installed and serviced to BS 5839.
Explore Swing · SlideGate automation
Automated swing and sliding gates and barriers, installed, safety tested and serviced, with phone, fob or intercom entry.
ExploreCommon questions.
Are your engineers DBS-checked?
Yes. All of our engineers are DBS-checked and used to working on live school sites.
Can you work during the school holidays?
Yes. We plan major works for holidays, weekends and after school, and phase larger projects over several breaks if needed.
Do you provide RAMS and project documentation?
Yes. We provide risk assessments and method statements, equipment schedules and handover documentation for every school project.
Can you provide security and fire alarms together?
Yes. Our approved fire partners carry out fire alarm work to BS 5839 while we manage the security systems, so you have one joined-up project and one point of contact.
What is a lockdown system?
A lockdown system gives a distinct audible and visual alert across the site, telling staff to secure classrooms. It is separate from the fire alarm so there is no confusion.
Ready when you are.
Price it in two minutes, or have us survey for free. No hard sell.
