School CCTV & Access Control Checklist

Introduction

Ensuring student safety and site security starts at the entrance - and with the right CCTV and access control solutions you gain visibility, control and confidence. As trusted UK installers with 20+ years’ experience, we’ve prepared this checklist to help schools review and strengthen their security environment.

Checklist

1. Perimeter & main entrance control – Single controlled point of access; robust fencing/gates; good lighting.

2. Visitor management - Reception intercom/visual verification; visitor badges; log entries.

3. Door access control for staff-only zones - Use cards/fobs/mobile credentials; restrict access by time/zone.

4. CCTV coverage - Ensure entrances, corridors, car parks and deliveries are monitored; check camera placement, lighting and image quality.

5. Zone management & integration - Link access control, CCTV and alarms for event-based responses (e.g., door forced = camera records).

6. Data protection & policy - Signage present; retention periods set; audit logs of access and images maintained.

7. System review & maintenance - Test regularly; update firmware; review user access annually; de-activate lost/misplaced cards immediately.

Amazing. Quick and clean Paxton install. System works flawlessly. Friendly guy, minimal disruption. Very happy with the result.

Jane

Team Industrial

Efficient. Smooth installation by Lewis. Staff trained well. Access system is now reliable and secure. Great support from start to finish.

Maci

NHS Coventry

Reliable. Professional service by Lewis. Install was tidy and on time. Paxton system makes managing access much easier across multiple areas.

Jarrod

RAF Museum

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