Schools, colleges and universities are busy environments often spread over large sites. Allowing pupils to safely and efficiently move around the site, as well as ensuring staff are appropriately connected with one another, can be a challenge when it comes to communication.
Bedales was founded by John Haden Badley in 1893 to be a humane alternative to the authoritarian regimes typical of late-Victorian public schools. That innovation has continued, and Bedales today comprises three thriving innovative independent co-educational boarding and day schools educating 3-18 years on its 120-acre setting in the South Downs National Park. Running an educational operation on such impressive grounds, however, has its challenges.
“Due to our large rural location with minimal phone signal, we required a simple way to maintain effective communication between staff across the three school sites for day-to-day operations and in the event of a failure of our internal phone system”, said Bedales’ Network Manager S. Phillips.
Bedales School is situated in the scenic area of Petersfield in North-East Hampshire, and is home to students from the ages of 3-18.
Hampshire-based Voice and Data Solutions Provider 2826 Ltd was given the green light to supply, install and maintain a Hytera DMR digital radio solution for the estate. The system would be used across the school’s grounds which include girls’ and boys’ boarding houses and an array of sporting facilities incorporating an indoor swimming pool, multigym, 8 indoor badminton courts, full size floodlit AstroTurf and 17 acres of sports fields.
Commenting on the decision to invest in a Hytera solution, Bedales’ Network Manager, S. Phillips, said:
“The Hytera radio system allows instant communication across our entire site which is isolated from our IT and Telephony network. With a battery backup, we can still communicate effectively even in the event of a complete power failure. We’re extremely happy with the Hytera solution and the services provided by our partner 2826 Ltd.”
BEDALES SCHOOL: PROJECT OVERVIEW
The challenge: Effective staff communication and phone system backup despite rural location.
Key requirements:
- Site-wide coverage (120 acres)
- Emergency call function
- Robust, modern handsets
- Long battery life, multi-charging options
The solution:
- Hytera PD785 digital two-way radios
- Hytera RD625 digital repeaters
- Hytera MCA08 multi-unit chargers
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When investing in a Hytera communication system, you can expect the very best voice clarity, system capacity, handset build quality and reliability on the market. And thanks to Hytera’s significant commitment to continuous research and development, your Hytera communication is future proofed for years to come.
If you are interested in Hytera, get in touch with Gareth Jones on 01489 287 287, at gareth.jones@syndico.net or book a meeting with him at a convenient time.
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