CST’s Genesis communications system for schools provides the vital link between front office and staff. "It meets all our communications requirements," University College School, Hampstead.
Improving communications is one of the best ways to protect the safety of pupils and staff in schools. But while the system needs to be effective and fast, it should also be discreet, to minimise disturbance. Genesis, from Call Systems technology (CST), is a smart software package that integrates all your schools communications to ensure all key people who need to know, do know – right away. It provides the vital link between front office, faculty and teaching staff so everyone, from first aiders to maintenance staff, can be contacted instantly.
Genesis links to schools’ fire alarms, panic buttons and security doors and can send automated alerts to relevant staff as soon as an alarm is sounded. Text messages can be sent, for example to summon first aiders, the fire marshal or a management team to an incident. It works with all sorts of communications equipment, including pagers, DECT units (cordless digital phones), two-way radios and even mobile phones. It can also send messages and alarms off-site, for example to maintenance or safety personnel.
The system allows both SMS messaging and DDA messaging, for the hard of hearing. It also compiles a message log and can be set to escalate situations. For example, if it does not receive an all clear from the fire marshal team following a fire alarm, it can be set to automatically alert the emergency services.
The log can help to highlight problem areas to school managers – for example, by showing how many times first aiders were called to a particular class and so on.
The system is not only for alarms and emergencies – it can quickly become a part of the school’s fabric, enhancing communications by allowing messages to be composed on a computer and sent quickly, discreetly and efficiently to individual staff members or groups of people. For example, it can be used to contact relevant people for a meeting or to remind them about a deadline.
"Genesis meets all our communications requirements between school nurse, teaching staff, head teacher, maintenance staff and IT technicians," says Prad Samtani, technical services manager at University College School, Hampstead. "The installation was quick and seamless, with excellent training. I thoroughly recommend Genesis for schools."
Genesis is very easy to install and minimal training is required to use it. It is economic to buy and running costs are virtually nil. CST is happy to visit schools and provide a free, no obligation communications assessment to show what Genesis can achieve in specific situations.
For details freephone Call-Systems Technology on 0800 389 5642, email the company at sales@call-systems.com or visit the CST website www.call-systems.com
Call-Systems Technology (CST) supplies an award-winning range of specialist communications and software products. The company has introduced many technology innovations which have enhanced safety and service and improved efficiency.
The CST portfolio ranges from simple pager systems to sophisticated software packages for improved facilities management. CST provides solutions in every sector of the market, including hotels, conference centres, stadia, bars, restaurants, schools and hospitals.
CST also offers a full range of security systems, including CCTV and video analytics through its subsidiary, Security Systems Technology.