Why You Should Implement Speedgates Within Your School Premises

Running a school is a significant task in itself, ensuring the safety of pupils, staff, and assets is an added element that cannot be overlooked.

While there may already be various security measures in place, you may not have considered the benefits of speed gate turnstiles integrated with school security access control solutions.

Both are becoming increasingly popular in managing access control and preventing unauthorised access. They act as a deterrent but also offer parents, pupils, and staff, peace of mind that they are safe.

Common School Security Solutions

The most common school security access control solutions typically adopted are CCTV and perimeter security measures.

While CCTV can monitor real-time activity, it cannot prevent or control access.

When integrated with an access control system, perimeter security can ensure that only authorised individuals are permitted entry. However, perimeter security alone is not sufficient. Once access is gained, monitoring traffic in and out of the school is essential for the safety of visitors, staff, and pupils.

The use of speedgates with integrated school security access control can provide an added layer of security and enable real-time monitoring, which can also assist in fire safety.

Benefits of School Security Access Control

Health and Safety

Speedgates with an integrated school security access control system can help to manage absence and attendance with real-time monitoring. The control system can keep a comprehensive record of who enters and leaves a premises via the use of ID swipe cards, key fobs, etc.

This is especially important in school environments to ensure the health and safety of all pupils.

This system can be crucial in the event of an emergency such as a fire alarm. At UKT Turnstiles our speedgates come with an emergency release system to allow the system to become disabled and allow quick access through the gates without the use of key fobs/cards etc.

High Level Security

School security access control speedgates offer a secure way of protecting the entrance of a school. They require access authorisation and can act as a deterrent to potential intruders.

Speedgates can also help to prevent tailgating so unauthorised personnel is not able to follow someone through the turnstile.

School Security Access Control Integration

Speedgates can be integrated with a range of school security access control systems and can be placed at different points around the building to ensure the safety of staff and pupils. This can help to prevent access to certain areas for visitors and/or pupils.

At UKT Turnstiles our speedgates also offer a high throughput rate, allowing people to enter and exit quickly via the bi-directional design.

They’re Welcoming

Although providing a high level of security is extremely important, in a setting such as a school, it’s also essential that your school security access control system looks welcoming to both students and visitors.

Made from a combination of glass and stainless steel, speedgate turnstiles can fit into almost every setting and are a great versatile option.

Our speedgates are available in slimline variations if space is an issue. In some cases, speedgates may not always fill the required spacing, especially where sites have a large lobby entrance. If this is the case, we can offer a wide range of bespoke glass infill panels to cater to unique designs, not only does this look aesthetically pleasing, but it also adds to the level of security required.