Bodet_Simon

Hi Andy, Unfortunately I can't contact you directly on this forum because we are no longer a sponsor, but if you make an enquiry through our website, we would be more than happy to contact you. Sorry I can't reply directly, but I don't want to breach the terms of the forum when another company is sponsoring it. Kind regards, Simon

I have just PM'ed you. This would vary depending on how many sounders you need, and the type of functionality you would require. Our solutions are modular to ensure you only pay for what you need. We can discuss this with you and ensure you would have full audio coverage across your school.

Class change is a process which when managed well, can lead to increased learning time and improved pupil behaviour. Bodet’s Class Change System combines IP/PoE hardware such as wall and ceiling mounted sounders and PC scheduling software. It operates primarily over your existing network, allowing you to schedule class change alerts to be broadcast over your entire school, or just to customisable zones. Additional benefits of Bodet’s Class Change System include Minimise your workload – class change alerts can be scheduled and are synchronised across your school. Customise your messages - with the IP/PoE microphone you can create your own bespoke alerts in line with your school messaging. Increase safety – Bodet’s Class Change System can be used to broadcast automated coronavirus safety measure reminders every 15 or 30 minutes, or just before break times. It can also broadcast lockdown alerts. Increase efficiency & communication – stagger lunches for different year groups, and broadcast announcements at the school gate to encourage punctuality. One of our customers, Djanogly City Academy, is using our Class Change System in a number of different ways, resulting in increased student punctuality, behaviour and attendance. They have improved their class change procedure by signalling the end of lessons by playing music, introduced a triple split lunch time announced by pre-recorded tailored alerts and even use broadcasts through external sounders at the school gates to clearly announce when the gates will close. Djanogly City Academy commented, “Class changes are smooth and efficient and the corridors are empty by the time the music stops. The sense of urgency it instils has dramatically improved punctuality and avoids staff/student confrontation in the corridors, which has resulted in much better behaviour throughout the school.” The full video case study is available here. This Class Change System can either be stand-alone, or part of a larger IP/PoE System which can also include Lockdown Alerts, Synchronised Clocks, PA functionality and music streaming. Please contact me if you'd like more information, or call 01442 418800.

All schools need to have a lockdown procedure in place, and an IP/PoE Lockdown Alert System is a quick and efficient method to inform all pupils and staff of a lockdown situation. Bodet’s Lockdown Alert System allows you to broadcast a unique lockdown alert, separate from other emergency alerts, at the touch of a button. It functions on your existing IT network, featuring wall/ceiling mounted sounders, PC software, smartphone applications and a range of accessories. Our Harmonys Flash and Harmonys Trio units also feature strobe lighting to signal alerts for the hearing impaired, in noisy environments or should you require a silent alarm. Lockdown Alert Trigger methods include: A wired Multi-button Control Panel connected to your IT network which can broadcast a school-wide lockdown emergency alert on button press. Wireless Remote Control, with up to 1km range from receiver connected to a central unit (subject to interference), and acknowledgement of receipt upon press. GSM Control Box, with options to trigger alert by phonecall, and also send SMS messages to registered numbers upon triggering. Harmonys Notify, an app for smartphones and PCs which acts as a virtual control box to broadcast emergency alerts remotely (smartphones must be on same VLAN as Harmonys System). This Lockdown Alert System can either be stand-alone, or part of a larger IP/PoE system which can also include Class Change, Synchronised Clocks, PA functionality and music streaming. This system can also be used to broadcast scheduled reminders about coronavirus safety measures throughout the school day, such as remembering to wash your hands and maintaining social distancing where possible. Please contact me if you'd like more information, or call 01442 418800.

Now that schools have opened, there will be new safety measures for your pupils and staff to follow. However, as this is a return to a familiar environment with familiar faces, there is a danger this information could be forgotten without frequent reminders. Modern class change systems are a simple and easy way to communicate critical information to your pupils and staff throughout the school day. Example school safety announcements include: Maintain social distancing. Remember to wash your hands regularly, and when you enter and exit school premises. Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or failing that, your sleeve. Dispose of tissues immediately in the bins provided. In addition to operating as a Class Change and Lockdown Alert System, Bodet's IP/PoE Harmonys Audio System allows you to create your own customised coronavirus safety reminders, then automatically schedule them for broadcast across your whole school or to customisable zones using our intuitive software. This is far more effective than just reminding students at the beginning of the school day. Bodet's Harmonys System increases punctuality and learning time by synchronising all class changes across your school. Harmonys is a five-in-one IP/PoE solution, which can feature class change, lockdown alerts, PA functionality, synchronised clocks and music streaming. Please contact me if you'd like more information, or call 01442 418800.

Many thanks for the recommendation Stuart, it's much appreciated! I'm glad our system is working well for you, and that it's able to help out with reminding students and staff about your new safety measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Good Morning Everyone, I hope you are all having a safe and productive start to the new term in these uncertain times. We are the new sponsors of the ‘How do you do….it’ forum and just wanted to introduce ourselves, and how we might be able to help you increase safety, communication and efficiency in your school. At Bodet, we design, manufacture, install and support Lockdown Alert, Class Change, PA and Synchronised Clock Systems. So, in the spirit of this forum, what kind of problems can we solve for you? How do you ensure all pupils and staff across your whole school hear customised lockdown alerts so they instantly know what do to in that emergency situation, triggered by robust remote methods? How do you educate and remind pupils and staff throughout the day of new coronavirus safety measures you’ve put in place, so they don’t forget as they return to a familiar environment? How do you improve your class change process, increasing efficiency, learning time and even pupil behaviour? How do you ensure all clocks across your whole school show the same time, and don’t need to be manually changed with the Summer/Winter changeover? We can answer these questions with IT solutions such as our IP/PoE Harmonys audio solution which can feature Lockdown Alert, Class Change, Synchronised Clocks, PA and music streaming functionality. Harmonys combines wall and ceiling mounted sounders running on your IT network with intuitive software to schedule broadcasts and create zones. Additional options include microphone, multi-button control panel, wireless remote controls and smartphone app. With 35,000 customers in over 75 countries, we have established yet evolving solutions delivered by experienced staff who are aware of the challenges in the education sector. If we can help you with any of those issues, or you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We would be more than happy to discuss your requirements and/or conduct a free and safe site survey. Thanks, Bodet_Simon