The consultancy provides a wide range of security related services to clients who are predominately in the education sector. Most schools and colleges now recognise that expectations for security risk management in these environments are greater than they have been in previous years. This increased emphasis, driven mainly by parents and regulatory authorities has tested the skills of school managers and many now commonly engage the services of experienced external advisors, just as they would for health and safety.

Clients usually fall into three categories.

  • State maintained, (including academies) usually through education authorities.
  • Higher education, Universities and technology colleges.
  • The independent sector, particularly boarding schools.

The consultancy prides itself on providing sensible, balanced solutions, particularly for areas of special sensitivity such as boarding houses, or where children of tender years are taught. The principal consultant is John Archbold who started the consultancy in 2002 after a long career in the police as a crime reduction & CCTV officer. His experience of the problems encountered in these sensitive environments is unsurpassed and the output is unbiased advice, geared to your interests and without ties to contractors or a reliance on expensive electronic solutions, particularly where alternatives are more sympathetic to the school or environment.

For further information about how to obtain references direct from schools bursars and estates managers, please go to the contact page.