Plan your entrance
School entrances serve pupils, parents, staff and deliveries at different times of day. Discuss the arrival and collection periods, walking routes, visitor checks and vehicle access with the people who manage the site.
The installer needs to assess the entrance and foreseeable users before proposing equipment and protective measures. A list of sensors or a general claim of compliance does not establish that a particular installation is suitable.
Agree the handover with the school’s responsible person: user instructions, operating arrangements, records, training and the process for reporting faults. Confirm maintenance and any support contract in writing.
Agree the installation scope
Pedestrian routes
Consider children and adults approaching on foot alongside vehicles and delivery access.
Controlled entry
Define who approves visitors and how staff manage opening and closing during the school day.
Compatibility checks
Confirm intercom, CCTV or visitor-system compatibility against the actual proposed equipment before including it in the scope.
Procurement documents
Share the school’s procurement and insurance requirements at enquiry stage so availability of the required documentation can be checked.
Read HSE guidance on powered-gate responsibilities. For an existing fault, discuss a gate repair assessment. You can also compare the commercial entrance options.