Security Solutions for Educational Environments
Provide your staff, students and parents with the confidence that your physical security and access control is designed for their safety.
Education facilities such as schools, colleges, nurseries and further education centres have the responsibility to ensure the safety and security of students, staff and visitors, as well as protecting property and equipment from theft and damage. Our integrated security solutions, including lockdown systems, for schools and other educational sites can provide simple cost-effective features that offer benefits beyond just securing doors, and which will enhance your safeguarding measures and practices.
We design, install, service, maintain and repair CCTV, Access Control, Door Entry and lockdown systems across a wide range of educational environments such as schools, colleges, universities and nurseries.
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Access control ID cards offer ideal solutions to assist pupils, staff and contractors to flow through sites safely and securely, with personalised details for quick visual identification and anti-passback or tail-gating solutions to prevent students or authorised users from sharing tokens.
An integrated site-wide access control solution provides the ability to quickly enforce a lockdown if required, with biometric data also capable of being utilised. With software based management of the database, options such as cashless vending for on-site catering can also be managed from a single platform.
For larger and multi-site educational facilities, the database of users can be centrally managed with visitor and contractor ID and access control levels and ‘time zones’ being managed. Automation technologies such as facial recognition can be utilised to provide another layer of security as well as contactless operation of door locking.
With access rights often determined by academic timetables, access control systems can also offer automated door opening and closing times (time zones), which is particularly useful for third party site users who often hire sections of school buildings for events such as sports clubs.
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Learn more about the other sectors we work with, our Security System Service & Maintenance Plans and the Security Systems & Hardware we typically use. And if you would like to discuss your own requirements in more detail, please contact us.
Why choose Securus (UK) Ltd for your Educational Security Solutions?
Customer Testimonials
- I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff and say how pleased we were with the design service, installation and aftercare to date of the school’s Paxton Net 2 security system. Your team were always efficient, knowledgeable and friendly and the project ran very smoothly from start to finish. We are very pleased with the end result which has provided a safer environment in terms of security for all of our staff and pupils. We would highly recommend your company to anyone considering a similar project. Thank you again.
- Following on from your installation…I wanted to send you a note to say how pleased I/We are here at the school with the whole project from start to finish. I would be happy to welcome you and your team back to school for any future projects that might materialise, and equally, I would be more than happy to endorse your services to any potential customers that might be considering using your services.
Case Studies & News
Access Control And CCTV System For Independent School
The client is an independent school for boys and girls and needed to upgrade its security and safeguarding systems and processes. Work was required across the premises including the main school, nursery, and sports field, with ongoing maintenance also required. Find out how we helped them.
Access Control, Door Entry and Lockdown System for Multi-site Special Schools
Our client is a primary school operating from split sites, operated by Surrey County Council. The school needed to implement an improved access control solution to provide enhanced security for pupils, staff and visitors. Find out how we helped them.
10-Point Security And Access Control Checklist for Schools, Colleges And Educational Establishments
Read our 10-point checklist for schools and educational establishments designed to help you make sure you have considered all the key security and access control risks.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between an IP and an analogue CCTV system?
What is the difference between an IP and an analogue CCTV system?
An analogue system uses CCTV cameras that are hard wired to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR), whereas an IP system uses a Network Video Recorder (NVR) and can connect to CCTV cameras on your network. This can potentially negate the need for excessive cabling, although cameras can be wired to the NVR where possible. As a general rule IP cameras can have a higher frame rate at higher definition meaning better images are captured. If you would like to know more about the differences, or have any questions about the image quality you might need for your system, please call us to discuss your requirements.
You might also be interested in this article: Upgrading Your Analogue CCTV System
An analogue system uses CCTV cameras that are hard wired to a Digital Video Recorder (DVR), whereas an IP system uses a Network Video Recorder (NVR) and can connect to CCTV cameras on your network. This can potentially negate the need for excessive cabling, although cameras can be wired to the NVR where possible. As a general rule IP cameras can have a higher frame rate at higher definition meaning better images are captured. If you would like to know more about the differences, or have any questions about the image quality you might need for your system, please call us to discuss your requirements.
You might also be interested in this article: Upgrading Your Analogue CCTV System
- Are CCTV cameras static or can they be moved to view things?
Are CCTV cameras static or can they be moved to view things?
There are generally two types of CCTV camera – static and ‘pan, tilt & zoom’ (PTZ). A static CCTV camera gives you a fixed view of an area you wish to monitor or protect; however a PTZ camera can be controlled by a either an operator using a joystick, artificial intelligence software, or linked to detectors or motion sensors to control the movement of the camera. The advantage of a PTZ camera is that you can change the view to cover a larger area where required.
There are generally two types of CCTV camera – static and ‘pan, tilt & zoom’ (PTZ). A static CCTV camera gives you a fixed view of an area you wish to monitor or protect; however a PTZ camera can be controlled by a either an operator using a joystick, artificial intelligence software, or linked to detectors or motion sensors to control the movement of the camera. The advantage of a PTZ camera is that you can change the view to cover a larger area where required.
- How long will recorded images be stored on my CCTV system?
How long will recorded images be stored on my CCTV system?
This can depend on several factors – number of CCTV cameras; size of the hard drive in the NVR (Network Video Recorder) or DVR (Digital Video Recorder); record resolution settings; and activity on site. However we would consider all those factors when recommending a system and the aim would be to retain images for 20-28 days. We can also help you address any data protection considerations.
This can depend on several factors – number of CCTV cameras; size of the hard drive in the NVR (Network Video Recorder) or DVR (Digital Video Recorder); record resolution settings; and activity on site. However we would consider all those factors when recommending a system and the aim would be to retain images for 20-28 days. We can also help you address any data protection considerations.
See the full range of security system solutions we offer
Access Control
Managing who can go where in your building, protecting staff, visitors, property, goods and information
CCTV
An effective deterrent and a valuable recording tool, the heart of an effective business security system
Door Entry Systems
Easily managing your building’s entrances and exits, protecting buildings & the people inside from unwanted intruders
Service & Maintenance
Let Securus (UK) Ltd take care of your security system with professional maintenance, repairs and service contracts
Density Control
Automatically control the number of people on your premises. Provide clear signage and ways to avoid overcrowding
Thermal Screening
Rapid & safe screening in busy public areas. Facial recognition terminals with access control and thermal screening
Rapid Deployment CCTV
Rapid deployment of full system CCTV security systems for temporary sites, venues and events