Public Address System
SchoolSafe PA is a public address system for schools that runs your bells and announcements every day and delivers clear lockdown, evacuation and invacuation messages in an emergency. It works with existing 100V speakers, fully IP or a hybrid of both, and is part of Tempus 360.
A Public Address System Built for Schools
A school public address system has two jobs: running the everyday timetable and getting the right message to everyone in an emergency. SchoolSafe PA does both. It works with the speakers you already have, and it is part of Tempus 360, our lockdown system for schools.
Fully IP
Network speakers and horns run over your data network. Ideal for new builds and refurbishments.
Hybrid 100V and IP
Keep your existing 100V speakers and amplifiers, and add IP zones where you need extra coverage.
Upgrade Your 100V System
Bring an older 100V PA into SchoolSafe PA without rewiring the building.
Bells, Paging and Announcements
Most of the time, your PA runs the school day. SchoolSafe PA handles the routine so staff do not have to think about it.
Timetabled Bells by Zone
Lesson change bells and tones play by zone, following Week A/B timetables. Holidays and INSET days are handled automatically.
Zoned Paging
Page live from a microphone to a single zone, or to the whole site with an all-call.
Scheduled Messages
Schedule announcements in advance, or tag an event in an Outlook calendar and Tempus 360 adds it to the schedule.
Clear Messages When It Matters
In an emergency, alerts override scheduled bells and messages, so the right instruction reaches every zone.
Lockdown Message
The lockdown alert is a spoken message, designed so it cannot be confused with your fire alarm. It can be started from a break glass point, keyswitch, keypad, staff alert button or Tempus Manager.
Evacuation and Invacuation
Pre-recorded evacuation, invacuation and all-clear messages play by zone. Invacuation announcements can reach playgrounds, car parks and other outdoor areas.
Spoken Alerts
Spoken alerts tell staff exactly what is happening, such as a call for medical assistance in a named room.
Works Alongside Your Fire Alarm
SchoolSafe PA works alongside fire alarms and BS 5839-8 voice alarm systems. Every speaker is monitored for faults.
Coverage Where You Need It
Many schools have gaps in their PA: a newer extension, a temporary classroom or a playground nobody can hear. SchoolSafe PA lets you close those gaps without starting again.
Outdoor Areas
Network horns carry announcements to playgrounds, fields and car parks, so invacuation messages reach people outside.
New Blocks and Extensions
Add IP zones to new buildings while your existing 100V system keeps running in the rest of the school.
One Place to Run It
Bells, paging, scheduled messages and emergency alerts are all managed in Tempus Manager, from a PC, tablet or phone.
Part of the Tempus 360 Platform
SchoolSafe PA is one part of Tempus 360. In a lockdown, the same plan that plays your PA message also switches Tempus LED displays and staff computers to the lockdown instruction. Staff alert buttons from our staff location tracking system can be announced over the PA, so help goes to the right room. Integration with Bodet systems is coming soon.
If you already use SchoolSafe, it fully integrates with Tempus 360, and our install team migrates your existing setup.
Installation and Support
SchoolCare surveys your site, installs the system and trains your staff. Software support and updates are included as standard.
Talk to Us About Your PA
Book a demo or a site survey with SchoolCare, or call 0333 358 1333.
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