Why did this school need a lockdown system?
A private school contacted us after reviewing their current security measures.
Knife crime and kidnapping were areas requiring further security measures.
They turned to a specialist school security company to design and deploy a lockdown system.
To improve safety, it had to be activated instantly during a knife threat or intruder incident, offering peace of mind.
- Enable fast lockdown in the event of an external threat
- Guard against knife crime and physical violence
- Offer reassurance to high-fee-paying parents
- Protect the reputation of the school and its leadership
- Reduce legal exposure if an incident occurs
Once their key concerns were outlined, we arranged a full review of the site and existing measures.
Professional site survey & risk analysis
One of our school security experts carried out a full assessment of the buildings, entry points and common areas.
The school had a standard access control system, but no lockdown functionality or warning systems were in place.
- Front and rear entrances were open during parts of the day
- Internal doors lacked any lockdown trigger
- There was no audible warning system to alert staff and pupils
- CCTV covered only some of the site
- The school needed protection from reputational and legal risk
Based on this review, we created a plan to meet the school’s security team to meet these critical objectives.
Locking down the school at a push of a button
We designed a lockdown solution with instant activation, fully integrated into the school’s Paxton access system.
In summary, our proposition gives staff the ability to lock doors, alert site security, and secure key areas with a push of a button..
- School lockdown system linked to door access control
- Klaxon master blaster sirens for site-wide audible alerts
- Push-button lockdown installed at key points
- Clear visual deterrents were added around the perimeter
This combination offered advanced protection while keeping the system simple to use under pressure.
A school lockdown system to protect pupils & staff
Installation was carried out during school holidays to avoid disruption.
Every element was tested with the facilities team to ensure a fast, reliable response if ever needed.
- Lockdown triggers are placed at key locations across the site
- Klaxon signals sirens installed for immediate alerting
- Paxton Net2 access control is fully integrated with lockdown
- Push-button control gives staff immediate locking ability
- System tied into the existing security infrastructure
The new setup offers fast action during a threat, with clear alerts, secure access control, and full control from trained staff.
Related school security services
Schools need security partners who understand how to protect lives during high-risk incidents.
At Safeguard Systems, we deliver surveillance, access control and intruder detection systems, ensuring fast responses to keep pupils safe.
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