About the client
The Beacon school was founded in 1933. The school’s aim is to be the leading independent boys' prep school in the UK, offering a world-class education for boys aged between 3 and 13 years old. Over the years, The Beacon School has become well known for its academic excellence, pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunities.
The challenge
With a growing student population and an increasing number of staff members, The Beacon School encountered challenges in managing access to their premises. They required a solution to safeguard students and streamline administrative processes. The school sought an access control system to manage access to and from their grounds granularly, alongside central administration and integration with their current network.
The solution
Acre’s access control solutions addressed the challenge by offering a simplified portfolio of hardware, including IP-enabled door access and traditional installation options.
The implementation involved using intuitive web browser software and mobile apps. Acre's system provided smart and efficient management of system information at The Beacon school, allowing for segregation and control of different user groups on the premises. For example, external lettings were managed through specific access groups, restricting areas they could use while securing unauthorized zones. The system's access event logging enhanced visibility on area access, bolstering security for students, staff, and visitors.
“Simply put, the acre Access Control System has been invaluable in helping us achieve our goals for site security.
– Steve Nesbitt, Head of Networks and Support, The Beacon School
The result
The solution provided enhanced flexibility in access control, addressing key issues such as key management for cleaning staff entering the premises outside regular hours. Acre's access control system, with its single-license configuration, enabled straightforward programming of system functions and updates. This could be easily managed through a user-friendly web interface on any internet-connected device or via mobile applications, delivering convenient access to online system updates and ensuring a seamless user experience.
