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Education security systems for schools, colleges and academy trusts

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Education security systems for schools, colleges and academy trusts

We help schools, colleges and trusts improve safeguarding, site control and day-to-day security with CCTV, access control, visitor management and specialist education systems.

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Built around

KCSIESchool systems should support safeguarding duties, site control and practical accountability.
Reception flowVisitors, late arrivals, staff movement and gates all need a joined-up process.
Operational fitThe right solution must work for office teams, estates staff and senior leadership.
Phased deliverySingle schools and MATs often need a route that can be delivered in stages.
Why education needs a different approach

School security and safeguarding systems should be designed around real education workflows

A school or college does not operate like a standard commercial building. Entry points change through the day, visitor types vary, safeguarding priorities shape access decisions and staff need systems that are clear to use under pressure. That is why education security systems need to be designed around reception flow, gates, internal doors, communal areas and welfare-sensitive spaces.

We help schools, colleges and academy trusts create joined-up solutions that combine CCTV, access control, visitor management, intercoms and specialist technologies where needed. The result is not just a more secure site, but a more manageable one.

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Education solutions

A sector-led approach rather than generic products

Each page in the education section focuses on a specific school requirement, helping you compare options and build a practical roadmap.

Safeguarding in Schools

Joined-up thinking around entry control, visitor handling, incident review and welfare-led site management.

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CCTV for Schools

School CCTV systems with procurement-aware, evidential and operational considerations built in.

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Access Control for Schools

Paxton Net2 and Paxton10-led access control for gates, doors, permissions and reporting.

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Visitor Management

Reception processes that improve visibility of contractors, visitors, governors and external professionals.

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Halo Smart Sensors

A specialist option for welfare-sensitive spaces where cameras are not appropriate.

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Mobile Phone Management

Practical lock bags and controlled phone handling that support policy, focus and consistency.

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School Lockdown & Invacuation Systems

Practical emergency site-control design for doors, gates, alerts, intercoms and school response workflows.

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Where we add value

Designed for operational schools and growing trusts

We work with schools that want more than a basic quote for cameras or a door reader. The aim is to specify something that supports safeguarding, control and day-to-day practicality.

Primary and secondary schools reviewing entrances, reception process and visitor control.

Colleges and sixth forms that need clearer access control and site visibility.

Academy trusts looking for more consistency across multiple sites and phased rollouts.

Schools replacing ageing CCTV, analogue systems or unsupported legacy access control.

Leadership teams that need a realistic route from survey to implementation.

Explore the education section

Explore the education section

Move into safeguarding, school CCTV, Paxton access control, visitor management, Halo smart sensors and mobile phone management for more detailed guidance.

Education

Safeguarding

Safeguarding systems for schools, academies and colleges including access control, CCTV, visitor management, audit trails and joined-up education site security.

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CCTV for Schools

School CCTV systems for entrances, corridors, perimeters and communal areas, with NDAA-aware procurement options, retention planning and evidential review support.

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Access Control

Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 access control for schools and colleges, including gates, reception entry, staff permissions, audit trails and multi-site academy trust control.

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Visitor Management

Visitor management for schools and colleges, including reception workflows, sign-in, badges, contractor handling and integration with access control.

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Halo Smart Sensors

Halo smart sensors for schools and colleges, helping monitor welfare-sensitive spaces and support vaping alerts in education settings.

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Mobile Phone Management

Mobile phone management for schools, including lock bags, controlled storage and practical policy support to reduce distraction and improve consistency.

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Lockdown & Invacuation

School lockdown and invacuation systems for schools, colleges and academy trusts including Paxton door control, emergency site alerts, gates, intercoms and practical lockdown readiness support.

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Planning a school security or safeguarding project?

We can review your current setup, talk through priorities and recommend a practical route forward for your school, college or trust.

Book a free education surveyCall 02476 474124