Amthal Fire & Security has revealed that it has completed a coordinated programme of security upgrades for St Martin’s School in Northwood.

The company said that the upgrades took place during the school holidays to avoid disruption to learning.

St Martin’s School

St Martin’s is an independent preparatory school in Northwood, educating around 400 boys from ages 3-13.

The school occupies a mix of newer and long-established buildings. Its growing facilities have led to increasing pressure on older infrastructure.

Amthal said that facility teams asked for a review of existing systems to analyse whether they still met day-to-day operational needs, especially as usage patterns and safeguarding expectations had evolved.

“Solutions that suit the way our school operates”

James Crewe, Estates and Facilities Manager at St Martin’s School said: “Partnering with Amthal allowed us to review the security technology available and select solutions that suit the way our school operates.

“Their technical guidance helped ensure our upgrades reflect current best practices and meet the specific needs of different areas, from our main buildings to the sports hall without unnecessary disruption to school activities.”

Planning and risk assessments

According to Amthal, planning and risk assessments began with a detailed review of how the estate functions throughout the week, examining access routes and layouts.

This shifted the focus from simply replacing equipment to creating a bespoke integrated solution.

Amthal highlighted that it focused on improving the consistency and reliability of security systems.

Upgrades

The company explained that the upgrades included:

• The installation of a Texecom intruder alarm system
• Enabling authorised staff to monitor the site remotely from any location and respond instantly to alerts

“Practical, long-term security benefits”

David Williamson, Business Development Manager at Amthal Fire & Security, added: “From initial design and specification, through installation and ongoing monitoring, we worked closely with the school to ensure the security systems meet their needs, with installation planned around learning timetables.

“The upgrades provide total protection and with a coordinated maintenance schedule it demonstrates how a planned, collaborative approach can deliver practical, long-term security benefits for all who attend and teach at this school.”