Paxton Door Entry and Visitor Management at Grove House School

The Challenge

The school wanted more control over who entered the building, to support its safeguarding and site security.

Its existing arrangements had several weaknesses:

• Limited control over visitor access to the building
• A need to strengthen safeguarding and site security
• No clear way for visitors and reception staff to communicate
• An exposed external entry point that faces the weather
• A need for a simple, reliable system that office staff could run easily

The solution had to be robust, suit the look of a school entrance and handle daily visitor traffic.

The Solution

Scotech designed and installed a Paxton Entry door entry system, with a video panel at the entrance and a monitor at reception.

External Equipment

• Paxton Entry standard door entry panel
• Dark grey surface-mounted housing
• Weatherproof rain hood
• Integrated camera, microphone and speaker for two-way audio and video

Reception Equipment

• Paxton Entry standard monitor with handset
• Colour display for a clear view of each visitor
• Handset for private conversations between staff and visitors
• One-touch door release

Installation Works

• Cabling between the entrance panel and the reception monitor
• Mounting and commissioning of the external panel
• Installation of the reception monitor and handset
• Configuration and testing of audio, video and door release
• Demonstration and user training for school staff

Planning and Installation

The installation was planned to keep disruption to a minimum during the school day.

The external panel was mounted beside the main entrance, where visitors can see and reach it easily. The rain hood protects it from the weather so it keeps working reliably all year.

In reception, the monitor and handset were positioned so staff can manage visitors without leaving their normal work.

Testing and Handover

After installation, Scotech tested the system under normal operating conditions and confirmed:

• Clear two-way audio
• A high-quality live video feed
• Reliable door release
• Correct operation of the whole system

School staff were then shown how to use the system day to day.

The Results

• Stronger safeguarding: reception staff can see who is at the door before letting anyone in.
• A clearer visitor experience: visitors speak directly to reception as soon as they arrive.
• Quicker identity checks: combined video and audio lets staff verify visitors and release the door in one step.
• Reliable in all weather: the rain hood protects the external panel from exposure.
• A professional first impression: the dark grey finish suits the school entrance.

Outcome

Grove House School now has a dependable visitor access system that supports its safeguarding procedures and makes front-of-house work more efficient.

Staff have more control over who enters the building, while the entrance stays welcoming for parents and authorised visitors. Read more about our work in education.