In Buckinghamshire, Tylers Green Middle School has some 255 pupils aged seven to 11. It’s had installed gate automation and access control by Amthal Group Companies.
Elin Chalk, School Business Manager at Tylers Green, said: “Amthal were helpful and professional from the start, and we appreciate the support we received with this project and their flexibility. Balancing security with accessibility is always tricky and we were grateful to have a gate installed which can be managed on a timer, hence set to be automatically open and closed when needed.
“The team from Amthal worked very well with the school on the installation and there was little disruption during this period. The school site was very well put back together with little evidence of the extensive building work that had taken place. There were some teething problems when first using the system which were ironed out with the help of Amthal. We are satisfied with the installation, and it does add an additional strong layer of security to our school, which is much appreciated.”
The installer says it made a risk assessment and planned for minimal disruption to pupils and staff by coordinating the installation around learning timetables. The St Albans-based firm already does the maintenance and servicing of the school’s intruder alarm system.
The new access control, the firm adds, further gives oversight and emergency response, delivering secure entry points for staff and visitors, supported by remote monitoring and real-time access logs.
David Williamson, Business Development Manager at Amthal, added: “By working closely with Tylers Green Middle School from the outset, we tailored the security upgrade to the school’s specific requirements, ensuring it complemented daily operations.
“From the very beginning, we listened carefully to their needs, planning all works to minimise disruption. Even after work was completed, we stayed to ensure the gate automation solution worked in line with the needs of the school. The result is a robust, seamlessly integrated security system to enhance safety while maintaining the school’s welcoming atmosphere.”
