School Security Fencing

School bow top railings offer a stylish and functional solution for the boundaries of playgrounds, schools, parks and other outdoor areas. Unlike palisade fencing, they don’t feature sharp points or edges so are less intimidating and a good choice for use around children. However, they’re still strong enough to provide a barrier that prevents unwanted people and animals from entering your space, as well as helping to keep children safe.

The curved design of school bow top railings means that it’s easy to see over and around the fence, making it ideal for school playgrounds where parents can easily keep an eye on their children as they play. They’re also more visually appealing than traditional timber fencing that may have become weathered or damaged over time and can be supplied in eye catching colours, like the example of multi-coloured fencing recently installed at Bardfield Academy in Essex.

A popular option for fencing, school bow top railings can be adapted to suit any site requirements, including the inclusion of decorative hoop infills and gates to match. Alternatively, they can be supplied in a more functional ‘play-spec’ version that includes anti-trap pale spacing which conforms with building regulations and reduces the risk of children getting their heads or limbs stuck between the pales.

School bow top metal fencing can be supplied with a choice of base plating or wall-mounting and can be made to a number of heights. They’re durable, long-lasting and can be fitted with an anti-tamper fixing to protect your railings from intruders, particularly when used in conjunction with a gate.

In addition, a steel school fence is unlikely to rot, mould or rust like timber or PVC fencing, so it will last for years and requires very little maintenance. It can be finished with a powder coating in a wide range of RAL colours, so you can find the perfect finish for your school’s colour scheme.

For safety and security, school bow top railings are manufactured to the highest standards. They have smooth, seamless connecting joints which make it unlikely for children to get their clothing caught, and they’re a decent height for preventing intruders from climbing over or through the fence. They’re also difficult for stray animals to enter if you choose a taller version of the fence.

The 1.2m high standard metal school bow top railings are supplied with galvanised finishing as standard, but can be customised to suit your property’s aesthetics by the use of our range of touch up paints. The coatings are applied using a process known as Polyester Powder Coating (PPC) and come in a selection of attractive RAL colours.

In addition to school bow top railings, you can also supplement a variety of other types of fences, gates and accessories that can be used in schools and other sites where children are present. To learn more about our fencing solutions for schools and other applications, read our other articles.

Why Choose a School Gate Company?

Schools need to ensure their pupils and staff are safe at all times. This can be achieved in a variety of ways, from CCTV to a team of security guards. But one of the most effective security measures is a gate system. Whether they’re installed at the entrance to a car park or as part of a fencing system around a school site, gates can significantly enhance security for educational premises.

Prevent Property Theft

School gates and fences can be a great deterrent against crime, both inside the grounds of a school and outside. This is because they can prevent people entering the school who aren’t authorised to do so. As a result, they can help to avoid any thefts of equipment, personal data and more that may occur.

It doesn’t matter if it’s for a small business, local government or large corporation; solutions for all situations are available to help keep your premises secure and safe through the use of gates and barriers. We can supply and install a variety of different types of security gates including wrought iron, welded steel, stainless steel or PVC coated aluminium. School gate companies also specialise in a range of different types of fencing and gate automation systems, so you can rest assured that experienced staff will be able to find the perfect solution for your needs.

School Gate Company can offer a school visitor management system that allows schools to track visitors, manage visitor loggings, screen sex offenders, create lists of unwanted visitors, approve student pick-up lists, and print frequent visitors key tags. Its platform has been designed to protect schools from sex offenders, unwanted visitors and other threats.

School gate servicing is a vital part of the maintenance process that all schools should consider when they invest in gates to control access to their grounds. Every school has a legal and moral responsibility to keep students, teachers and visitors safe from harm and one of the ways that this can be done is by making sure that all gates meet specifications.

Pedestrian gates, vehicle gates and even traffic barriers can help schools to create separate zones within their grounds. This will ensure that authorised visitors can easily enter and leave the premises while all other traffic, including vehicles, pedestrians and students are redirected. This will make it easier for staff and students to escape the property if there is ever an internal threat or emergency situation.

In some cases, the installation of a gate can even save lives. A recent story in the press saw a young man lose his arm after a gate was knocked down on him. The man was an electrician who was trying to service the gate operator when it began to move. Unfortunately, he was not using an emergency local disconnect switch and as a result his right arm was crushed between the gate controller and the gate operator mechanism.

A school gate can also be used to prevent sex offenders and unwanted visitors from entering the school building. When a visitor approaches a school gate they will be required to present a state-issued ID which will be scanned and checked against sex offender databases. If they are a frequent visitor they will be provided with a key pass which can be scanned at the gate reader to verify their identity. A printed badge will then be issued to them with their name, photo and the reason for their visit.

School gates can also provide a safe way for children and students to get to multi-use games areas and other sports facilities. This can be especially important in times when schools have limited space available for playing sports and PE lessons. These can be used to teach important life skills such as co-operation, teamwork and fair play.

Having gates in place can help to reduce the risk of accidents by restricting access to the sports area. This is particularly important in schools as there are a number of safety issues that need to be taken into account when installing these types of gates.

All gates should be fitted by trained installers and maintained as per the manufacturer’s recommended schedule to ensure they comply with all current UK safety regulations. If you are considering a gate installation for your school, be sure to contact an expert today. They can advise you on the best option for your site and discuss a comprehensive range of gate products and services. You can obtain maintenance agreements for all of your gates and can even help to plan for future upgrades to your gate system.