Condition Improvement Funding For Schools
NEWS The new round of funding has been announced for schools and colleges to apply for Condition Improvement Funding for 2024 to 2025. The deadline for submission is 14th December 2023 so schools must act fast. The Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) stands at more than £400 million and supports projects surrounding the maintenance needs of […]
Alertex School LockdownSystem Installed At Piggott School
Case Study The Piggott School is a Church of England school based in Wargrave near Reading, Berkshire. The school caters for all ages from 4 to 18 years and has over 1700 pupils. Piggott School has a strong Christian ethos with its main values of respect, equality, honesty, dedication, courage and love acting as building […]
Protecting Places Of Worship – Protective Security Funding Schemes Now Open
Alertex News If you manage or are involved in the security of a Place of Worship, the application process for the PROTECTIVE SECURITY FUNDING SCHEME is now open until 15th AUGUST 2023. The Home Office has launched 2 schemes to provide protective security at places of worship which can cover measures such as CCTV, fencing, […]
Alertex Lockdown System Installed At Archway Learning Trust
CASE STUDY The Archway Learning Trust, is a Christian trust comprising primary and secondary schools and a sixth Form College located throughout the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire areas. The school has a rich history dating back to 1706 and caters for over 8,000 students. Luminite were contacted early in 2023 by the Academy’s Operations Manager to […]
New Alertex IP Bridge – NXIPBRIDGE
NEW PRODUCT Alertex is a versatile wireless critical alert system which provides a clear warning to an event requiring action such as lockdown in schools or fire on a construction site. The Alertex IP Bridge has been designed to connect to a local area network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi allowing the system to be monitored […]
New Alertex Voice Annunciator For Lockdown And Fire
PRESS RELEASE Luminite are delighted to announce the addition of a sleek new annunciator to their Alertex range of wireless critical alerts. Powered by two lithium batteries the NXVS model works with all other Alertex units to provide a site wide vocal alert for lockdown, fire or any other hazard. Users can choose from a […]
Security Funding For Places Of Worship
ALERTEX Many places of worship find themselves vulnerable to acts of malicious assaults with such institutions particularly threatened due to their open door policy to encourage prayer. Recognising such threats to faith communities, the Government has just launched the Places of Worship Fund. << gov.uk/guidance/places-of-worship-security-funding-scheme >> As part of their security measures, many places of […]
Why Are Construction Sites Choosing Alertex Fire Alert?
Alertex – White Paper Around 40% (approximately 100,000) of all construction site fires are started deliberately. In line with HSG168 regulations all sites must now display a visual AND audible alert to fire. The ALERTEX fire system has been designed specifically for temporary and evolving sites and complies with HSE Fire Safety guidelines. Quick and […]
Why Are Schools Choosing Wireless Lockdown Systems?
Alertex – White Paper As part of the Ofsted inspection schools must be able to demonstrate that their lockdown alert is distinct in sound from their fire alert as one means stay and the other means evacuate. The ALERTEX range of call points and sounder/beacons is the perfect lockdown solution for a school as it […]
New Wireless Pool Alarm System From Luminite
Press-release Luminite Electronics, manufacturer of a variety of wireless security solutions, introduces the Alertex Pool Alarm system. Built as part of the Alertex critical alert range, the Pool Alarm system is made up of call points strategically placed around the pool area and changing rooms. Wireless call points can be activated by a lifeguard or […]