Keep your school safe
with a dedicated
Lockdown Alarm System.
A fast, reliable and compliant system that helps protect pupils and staff in an emergency.
Why is a Lockdown Alarm System necessary?
The NASUWT recommends that all schools establish clear lockdown procedures to protect both pupils and staff during emergencies. These procedures should be regularly tested with lockdown drills and must include effective communication protocols, assigned responsibilities, and contingency plans to ensure a prompt and safe response.
From 2027, Martyn’s Law will require schools to have measures in place to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist threats. Every school will need to have a lockdown alarm system in place, along with clear procedures to ensure staff and pupils can act quickly and safely in the event of an incident.
Ofsted expects all schools to have a clear lockdown plan that is supported by a distinct lockdown alarm system, which should be easily recognisable and separate from fire or evacuation alerts. Inspectors may review these procedures as part of assessments related to safeguarding and emergency preparedness.
The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) recommends that schools implement a specific lockdown alarm system, which sounds distinctly different from fire alarms. This distinction helps to avoid confusion and ensures that both staff and pupils respond appropriately during a lockdown situation.
An ASYRA Lockdown Alarm System is a specialised alert designed to quickly notify staff and students when a lockdown procedure should commence. Unlike fire alarms, it provides a distinct audible and visual signal, helping to prevent confusion with other emergencies. Additionally, it can provide alarm activation and notification coverage across playgrounds and playing fields, ensuring that everyone in outdoor areas is also alerted in the event of a lockdown.
The system can be activated using ASYRA Lockdown Call Points, which are strategically placed throughout the school, both indoors and outdoors, ensuring a swift response in all areas. Its purpose is to keep everyone safe by prompting immediate action in the event of a security threat or other serious incident.
What is a Lockdown
Alarm System?
Quick Alerts When It Matters Most
A system that quickly alerts everyone to secure the building in an emergency. ASYRA's I/O/Fault Module connects ASYRA with other systems, sending immediate alerts when an alarm or fault is detected.
Quick Activation from Any Call Point
The system can be activated from multiple call points throughout the site, allowing rapid and reliable emergency alarms across all internal and external areas to ensure everyone is alerted.
Distinct Alerts for Clear Emergency Response
The Sounder and Visual Alarm Device provides clear, distinct alerts that differ from the fire alarm. Multiple tones and light modes deliver flexible, high-coverage signalling across varied environments.
Why ASYRA?
Dedicated System
As a secure standalone system, ASYRA does not need or rely on any 3rd party system or infrastructure (unless requested), making it functionally independent, reliable and secure.
Quick Installation
A quick installation can be completed over a weekend thanks to long-range wireless technology, which eliminates the need for school holiday constraints.
Expandable
Expanding systems with multiple zones enables large sites and complex wireless coverage to be achieved, ensuring reliable operation and maximum flexibility.
Wide Coverage
A single zone, capable of supporting up to 254 devices, can extend up to 1 km in any direction, covering a total distance of 2 km in open areas.
ASYRA System Features
App-Based System Control
Monitor and manage the full system directly through the Android App, eliminating the need for costly control panels. The app also provides additional setup tools to simplify the installation process.
Secure Wireless Network
Operates on a dedicated, high-security wireless network independent from other systems, reducing hacking risk. Protected with AES128 encryption and True Random Number Generator (TRNG) frame replay security.
Low Maintenance Power
Delivers up to 4 years of battery life using standard AA and CR123 batteries, keeping maintenance simple and affordable with no need for specialist power packs.
Smart Fault Monitoring
Continuously self-monitors for faults across all devices, reporting issues instantly through the system and Android App. Fault reporting can also be integrated with third-party systems via an I/O Fault Module if required.
Supports Safeguarding Evidence
Provides a clear and effective lockdown process to enhance your safeguarding and compliance records.
Supporting School Safety & Compliance
Records & Reporting
Tracks system activity for transparent reporting and compliance documentation.
Built for Best Practice
Adheres to NaCTSO guidance, featuring dedicated tones and wireless activation points for dependable performance.
Trusted by Schools
Specifically developed for UK educational settings, ensuring everyday safety and readiness for emergencies.
Future-Ready
Designed in alignment with the upcoming Martyn’s Law principles for terrorism preparedness.
Ready to protect your school?
Get expert support with a free site assessment and advice from our security specialists. We’ll help you identify the best lockdown alarm solution for your site, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind.
