SCHOOL CCTV & SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS
School CCTV is becoming the most in-demand method of both monitoring and controlling the movements of staff and pupils. The ability to capture evidence of truancy, bullying and other instances of misbehaviour is especially useful for school managers.
With statistics indicating that crime is increasingly becoming a challenge in schools across the UK, we believe that we can help reduce the risk to your school and help protect staff, students, buildings and possessions.
The need for CCTV will very much depend on the individual school. For example those in high crime risk areas may require a comprehensive system that is monitored throughout the day and night, whereas a school in a low-risk area may benefit from one or two cameras just within the entrance area. In some cases the mere presence of a camera can be a sufficient deterrent to reduce or eliminate potential criminal activity.
Schoolwatch can offer high quality surveillance systems and CCTV for schools including sophisticated infra-red cameras which record in the darkest areas and the very latest in real-time digital video storage. The data stored is certified evidence should a recording of an incident be required as evidence. We will carry out a full survey and inspection of your school or college and advise you on the number of cameras to fully secure your premises. Systems are fully installed and commissioned by our qualified engineers ensuring a smooth and trouble free installation with no or minimal disruption to your daily schedule. Once our team of installation engineers have completed the installation they will give you full training on how the system operates, how to survey a combination of one two or all of the cameras simultaneously and how to play back incidents.
If you require expert guidance on upgrades or information about our various security and surveillance products, including live demonstrations, please feel free to reach out to us. We offer an initial consultation and survey at no cost.
The installation of security systems should always be approached with care, as its complexity can vary based on the desired security levels. As a company certified to industry standards, we provide a highly professional and thorough installation service.
WHAT SCHOOLS ARE SAYING
5/5
I am extremely satisfied with the CCTV projects executed by Schoolwatch. The work conducted was highly professional, characterised by a meticulous and tidy approach. The team consistently demonstrated a helpful demeanour, offering valuable advice throughout the process.
5/5
Their quality of work was excellent. The initial planning stage was very thorough. The work and project was completed to a very high standard. Since our initial upgrade 2 years ago, I have had Schoolwatch back for additional upgrades and improvements. I would highly recommend.
5/5
The team have worked very hard during the past several weeks to ensure our CCTV upgrades have been successfully completed across the college with minimal disruption. I can highly recommend using Schoolwatch for both security installation’s and upgrades.
5/5
Team worked around the school to ensure the CCTV system was in place and running as quickly as possible even when we were open and fully operational. Quick to respond to any concerns we had.
PROTECT STAFF, STUDENTS, BUILDINGS & POSSESSIONS
It is a sad reality of modern life that schools and colleges are targeted for vandalism and break-ins on a regular basis. Whether it’s current students causing the damage, former students holding on to a grudge or just thugs who never need an excuse, the fact is that it happens and it makes sense to take preventative measures.
Equipping your school with one of our state-of-the-art alarm systems is a good move. However, installing a CCTV system is the next level of security, which can carry benefits before and after crimes take place.
THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL CCTV
- Significant deterrent – CCTV for schools is a great deterrent and after installation incidents of bad or antisocial behaviour from pupils, parents and visitors decrease dramatically.
- Improvement of attainment – Schools have found that the installation of CCTV has led to an improvement in the concentration of their students and therefore, a measurable increase in their productivity resulting in improvements in pupils educational attainment.
- Staff protection – CCTV for schools is a very good way to prevent assaults and also false claims of misconduct. Footage obtained through a school’s CCTV system can also be a very important tool when liaising with parents about incidents relating to the bad behaviour of their children.
- Detection and evidence – should your school be unfortunate enough to be a target of antisocial behaviour, crime or vandalism then CCTV for schools provides a very good chance of detection and evidence which if appropriate can help lead to a conviction.
- Anti-bullying – CCTV surveillance systems are a very effective in helping to eliminate bullying etc.
Firstly, once a thief knows that your premises always has a watchful eye being cast over it – in the form of CCTV – they are unlikely to follow through with their plans.
Alarms, while highly effective, merely provide a way of alerting people to the presence of intruders. This is not a cast-iron way of preventing an experienced, fast-paced burglar from making their way to the IT room in the school and making off with several thousand pounds worth of iPads and computer software. One of our quality CCTV systems, on the other hand, increases the school’s chances of identifying the perpetrator, securing a conviction and scaring off any more unsavoury characters who may have been planning an imminent hit on the school.
School bike sheds are very common targets for thieves, and there is nothing that an alarm system can really do to halt them in their criminal endeavours. However, a bike shed that is positioned close to a fully functioning security camera is far less likely to be targeted.
The same, to a lesser extent, goes for the staff car park. Obviously the theft of a car is far more valuable than a bike, but bikes have been consistently targeted because of how relatively easy it is to separate them from a lock. The ability to look back over footage is of huge benefit to school principals and their department heads, while real-time footage of your CCTV system can also be viewed remotely, via laptop or tablet.
In summary, CCTV gives the school an extra line of defence as well as priceless peace of mind. It makes complete sense to install one of our state-of-the-art systems. Contact us today for more information.
OUR PRODUCTS
Secure areas of your school with Access Control
Enhance the entrance and security of your building with our access control solutions.
Whether it’s a basic stand alone key-fob system for one door at a small office, or a networked system covering several buildings, card readers or even fingerprint recognition; Schoolwatch have got it covered. We can also offer carpark/entrance gate and barrier systems, for a complete security solution.
TAKE OUR ADVICE
We can advise on all aspects of data protection for your school
The following documents can be downloaded and will be valuable tools when implementing a CCTV system for the first time or to update you on the latest advice from the ICO.