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Fast, Reliable School Crisis Management for Every Incident

From emergencies and lockdowns to business continuity, Crises Control helps schools and universities respond quickly, keep everyone safe, and maintain operations.
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Why School Crisis Management Matters

Schools face a wide range of emergencies, from active threats and fires to cyberattacks and pandemics. Every second counts when notifying staff, students, and parents.

Crises Control provides a school crisis response platform that ensures:

  • Rapid, reliable alerts via multiple channels
  • Coordinated emergency response for campuses
  • Clear tracking of safety status for staff and students
  • Compliance with safety and data protection regulations
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Communication at All Times

Crises Control keeps parents, students, and staff informed through a multi-channel communication system.

  • Choose the most relevant channel for each message: email, SMS, push notifications, phone calls, Microsoft Teams, and desktop alerts
  • Send critical updates instantly via our emergency alert system for schools
  • Track acknowledgments to confirm messages are received and understood

Versatility for Maximum ROI

Crises Control is a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for routine communications, emergency alerts, and business continuity. Use it across a wide range of scenarios:

Routine Messages

Absences, school closures, weather alerts

Student Location

Locate students during critical events

Stay Connected

During school trips or off-site activities

Real-time Threats

Alert students and parents about immediate dangers

Awareness Campaigns

Online safety, mental health, health & safety

Drills & Rehearsals

Simplify fire drills and evacuation rehearsals

Key Benefits of a School Crisis Response Platform

Crises Control helps schools handle major, medium, and everyday incidents efficiently, keeping everyone informed and safe.

Rapid Notification System for Teachers and Students

Coordinated Emergency Response for Campuses

Compliance and Accountability

Business Continuity During Disruption

Why Schools Choose Crises Control

  • Multi-channel alerts reach every staff member, student, and parent
  • Centralised incident management for faster, coordinated action
  • Audit trails for regulatory compliance
  • Easy-to-use platform with real-time reporting

"Crises Control allowed our school to respond immediately to an emergency, keeping staff and students informed and safe while minimising disruption."

Headteacher, UK Public School

FAQs

School Crisis Management refers to the planning, preparation, and response systems schools use to protect students and staff during emergencies. Crises Control provides a school crisis response platform that enables rapid alerts, coordinated emergency responses, and business continuity planning.

Crises Control acts as a rapid notification system for teachers and students, sending instant alerts via SMS, email, push notifications, phone calls, Microsoft Teams and desktop. It helps coordinate responses across staff, security teams, and emergency services, ensuring everyone stays informed and safe.

Yes. In addition to managing critical incidents, Crises Control supports fire drills, lockdown rehearsals, IT disaster recovery drills, and routine notifications such as school closures, absences, or weather alerts.

Crises Control maintains detailed logs of all messages, acknowledgments, and actions taken during incidents. This enables schools to meet regulatory requirements for safety and data protection, including UK Health & Safety legislation, GDPR, and other regional mandates.

Crises Control can handle a wide range of scenarios, including:

  • Active threats (armed intruders, shootings)
  • Fires, explosions, and natural disasters
  • Pandemic or infectious disease outbreaks
  • Cybersecurity incidents
  • Minor injuries, IT disruptions, and facility issues
  • Routine drills and inspections

The platform can send messages through SMS, email, push notifications, phone calls, Microsoft Teams, and desktop alerts. Schools can select the most appropriate channels for each message to ensure it reaches everyone quickly.

Yes. Crises Control allows recipients to acknowledge messages or provide responses, enabling administrators to track who has received and understood critical communications.

Yes, Crises Control is user-friendly, cost-effective, and designed to integrate seamlessly into existing school communication systems. It requires minimal setup while providing maximum coverage for emergencies and routine messaging.

During emergencies, Crises Control guides staff and students through predefined procedures, ensuring operations can continue wherever possible. This includes alerting relevant teams, coordinating responses, and tracking safety and compliance throughout the incident.