Blog Category: Schools

The school security buck stops with the Responsible Person in schools across Essex and the entire country.
The pressures of dwindling budgets and a lack of support/understanding can result in unsuspecting schools taking the wrong advice or none at all!
This pressure for choosing new tablets over improved safety and security measures is amplified when trying to boost Target Tracker databefore an Ofsted visit!
But there's one sure fire way of ensuring you're getting the best security system possible for your School, installed to the highest standards and fully compliant with legislation.

Blake's upgraded the fire safety system for Elmwood Primary School. Discover how quick installation, cost-effectiveness, and reliable protection make wireless the smart choice for educational institutions.

In this post we're looking specifically at fire extinguisher servicing and how it's making the world a better place.
A bold statement, we know. But it's true, and here's why...

We love receiving testimonials and feedback from our customers, especially when they're as glowing as this one from Wethersfield C of E Primary School, near Braintree, Essex.

Access control systems are great for allowing only the right people in and out. But how does that work when the fire alarm goes off? Will panicked teachers be frantically trying to remember codes? Here's a better way!

Fire safety systems ensure that your staff, visitors and students can safely evacuate the school in the event of a fire. But what precautions are you taking to prevent a fire in the first place?
Here are 5 school fire safety tips you should revise to minimise risk!

Recently, a Responsible Person at a school contacted Blake's in regards to a Fire Risk Assessment. Officials asked them to confirm they'd done their 5 year fire survey...

Cue panic stations!!!

Find out how to subtract the worry, add knowledge and achieve school fire safety success!

Having a regular Fire Alarm service is critical for complying with the Fire Safety Order (FSO) and meeting your legal obligations as the Responsible Person.
Besides the risk of imprisonment and fines, the more serious repercussions of a fire alarm that doesn't work properly can be death or injury for your staff or visitors. Because of this, the majority of business owners are happy to get their system serviced regularly - as required by the FSO.
Sadly, sometimes even the most diligent businesses can be put at risk if they choose to use an unaccredited contractor to do their maintenance.
It's a problem that can often remain hidden until revealed by a professional service... or when the worst happens. Read the following story carefully - it could be you.

In 2015 we installed the automated gates seen in the image below for Eastwood school.
It wasn't a straightforward project, there were a number of unforseen issues. Despite this, our experienced engineers, Matt and Ben, left a delighted headteacher with a safe, expertly installed, automated gate system.