For over a decade, Park Community School has relied on a simple, dependable radio system from 2CL to keep staff connected across its busy main campus and offsite facilities, ensuring clear communication that supports both safety and day-to-day operations.
Background
Park Community School in Leigh Park, Havant, is a busy coeducational secondary school teaching students between the ages of 11 to 16. Much more than just a place of learning, the school is a hub for the local community, hosting events, running enterprise projects, and providing facilities that benefit local residents too.
With staff spread across a large main site and offsite facilities over a mile away, reliable communication is vital to keeping everything running smoothly.
The Challenge
In 2012, the school needed a straightforward, dependable way to keep staff connected. One that would work seamlessly across both the main campus and its offsite locations, without the need for complex infrastructure or expensive maintenance.
The Solution
The 2CL solution at Park Community School is a perfect example of how a simple solution can deliver outstanding results in an educational setting. The installed Motorola digital radio system is easy to use yet powerful in performance. The setup includes:
- Motorola digital radios to keep staff connected.
- A Motorola Digital Repeater strategically placed to guarantee coverage at both the main site and the offsite facilities over a mile away.
- A vandal-proof Call Point for durable, secure communication in vulnerable areas.
- A Reception Call Point for instant contact between the front desk and key staff.
In addition to the radios, its easy-to-use push-to-talk features allow staff to communicate instantly without training, ensuring smooth coordination across the sites.
The school benefits from a minimal maintenance and a long service life, making it a cost-effective choice that avoids the need for frequent replacements or expensive repairs.
For schools working with tight budgets, this combination of simplicity, efficiency, and long-term reliability offers exceptional value while keeping staff and students safe.
“The best thing about the system is how simple it is. You pick up a radio or use a call point and it just works. We’ve had it for over thirteen years and it’s still as reliable as the day it was installed. I don’t have to worry about anything as 2CL takes care of it all, from licensing to support. It’s a real weight off our shoulders.”
Nigel Pritchard
Facilities Manager, Park Community School
Ongoing Partnership
For over a decade, 2CL has provided full system support, ensuring the radios continue to perform as well as the day they were installed. This includes proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and complete management of the school’s Ofcom licensing, so they never have to worry about compliance or renewals.
Our long-term relationship means Park Community School can focus on education and community projects while we handle the technical side
Conclusion
What started as a simple solution in 2012 has grown into a trusted partnership. Park Community School knows they can rely on their digital radio system every day, and they know 2CL is on hand to keep it running. We’re proud to be supporting a school that, in turn, supports the wider community.
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