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Birmingham schools open digital standards

We can help schools meet digital standards

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Schools in England have been tasked by the government to work towards meeting six core digital standards by 2030. Since 2022 schools have been expected to take action to bring.. Read More

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Schools benefit when they can deal with incidents quickly

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Being able to deal quickly with incidents within schools, such as disruptive behaviour or vandalism, is extremely important to create the right learning environment for young people. Having the right.. Read More

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Lockdown drills in schools increase as they respond to threats

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Increasingly schools have been following government guidance and practising lockdown drills which can be used as part of preparing their response to emergency situations. As actual incidents have shown threats.. Read More

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Retail bodies welcome Crime and Policing Act

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Retail bodies welcomed the Crime and Policing Act receiving Royal Assent last month. This law introduced a specific offence of assaulting a retail worker; repeals the 2014 legislation which gave.. Read More

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Providing protection and security for schools

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Schools have a constant challenge to provide protection for their students and staff and to ensure there is an effective learning environment. They need to deal with behaviours and actions.. Read More

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Martyn’s Law Guidance published

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The Home Office has published its statutory guidance on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, providing details for organisations on the steps needed to ensure.. Read More

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Martyn’s Law: Guidance awaited as anniversary passes

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The first anniversary of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, receiving Royal Assent recently took place (April 3rd). It was expected to take two years to.. Read More

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Advanced intruder alarm systems from trusted partners

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We have two intruder alarm partners that allow us to design and install bespoke systems that fit the needs of commercial and large residential property owners. HKC Security, an Irish.. Read More

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ARC monitoring: Extra security to protect your property

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If you have a larger residential or a commercial property then you will need to make extra efforts with your security to protect the building and grounds. This will include.. Read More

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L6A Camera: number plate capture done right

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If you are part of a security team that needs to capture number plates the traditional ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras can be expensive. We can now offer an.. Read More

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HKC SecureHub: A complete alarm solution

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If you are a small business owner and you are looking for an easy-to-manage intruder alarm system, and would also like to protect your home, the recently launched HKC SecureHub.. Read More

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Large Property Protection: High-tech cables can help

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If you have a large property with extensive grounds – whether this is a hotel, residential or commercial building, then providing protection from intruders can be challenging. For example, the.. Read More

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Paxton Access Net2 v7 Launched

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UK access control manufacturer, Paxton, has released Net2 v7,  the latest version of its flagship software that introduces some important changes. To enhance the security of the software, multi-factor authentication.. Read More

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Government proposes vaping restrictions

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The government has launched a consultation aimed at widening restrictions on smoking, vaping and heated tobacco products across England. The consultation runs for 12 weeks, ending on 8th May 2026... Read More

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Elderly Care: Providing peace of mind for families

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If you have an elderly relative that wants to remain in their home, and be as independent as possible, we have an intruder alarm solution that can help. This will.. Read More

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Manchester Arena Inquiry recommendations: consultation launched

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The government has launched a consultation to implement recommendations made by the Manchester Arena Inquiry that investigated the terrorist attack that resulted in the death of 22 people in 2017... Read More

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Burglaries trigger need for a security review

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West Mercia Police has issued an appeal for help from the public after a series of burglaries in homes across Worcestershire and Herefordshire and urged homeowners to review their security.. Read More

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Why a reliable security system requires resilient networks

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If you are a business or large property owner that requires a commercial level security system you need it to be completely reliable. You also need a company that can.. Read More

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Facial recognition consultation launched

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Acknowledging the developments in facial recognition the government has launched a consultation to help develop a new legal framework for the use of this, and similar technologies, by law enforcement... Read More

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Winter of Action launched to protect people at Christmas

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As highlighted in our earlier blog, winter, and especially the lead-up to Christmas, is a time when homeowners and businesses need to be vigilant about the threat of criminals and.. Read More