The 5 most common myths about turnstiles in schools

    Years of experience of our company in the field of education prompted us to create material that would dispel all myths associated with the installation of turnstiles in schools. Since many parents, students and teachers are sometimes afraid of such innovations, we will try to tell you as much as possible and informatively about why you should think about buying these devices.

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    1. Turnstiles will create a “traffic jam” at the entrance

    One of the most common beliefs that at first glance seems completely true. Of course, there is a possibility that the child will forget his card at home and stop near the turnstile to look for it in a backpack and pockets. In this case, of course, the formation of the line cannot be avoided. In such situations, a guard comes to the rescue, who monitors school visitors and general discipline. Also, that the student does not forget the pass, parents should worry, sending him to school in the morning.

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    As for the fact that a crowd at the entrance, consisting of parents and teachers, can be formed, we also thought in advance and solved this problem. Before installing the devices, the specialists of Smiles.Education take into account all the nuances. So, the installation diagram is compiled taking into account the architectural features of the school, the area of ​​free space in front of the turnstiles is calculated, which will allow people to move freely.

    After the installation diagram is ready, it is approved by the Ministry of Emergencies. If there are problems associated with crowding at the entrance, the school administration takes control of the situation.

    2. Turnstiles may not allow parents who came to pick up their child (primary school student)

    Naturally, such moments are regulated by the administration of a particular educational institution.

    3. Turnstiles can become an obstacle during an emergency.

    Devices that our company offers are equipped with an “anti-panic” system, which, in case of emergency, involves opening the “gate” of the turnstile for free exit.

    4. The system will have personal data of the child, which can be operated by representatives of juvenile justice.

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    All information about students is encoded and stored on the company's servers. The contract stipulates that information about our customers is never transmitted at the request of third parties. The company is fully responsible for their privacy.

    5. “We do not need turnstiles; we are fine without them”

    In most cases, such statements are made out of fear of additional financial costs. The fact that the installation of turnstiles can "eat" a large part of the family budget is also not reliable. In fact, the situation looks different.

    Our company installs equipment in the school for free, distributing personal pass cards to students. When someone loses a card, acquiring a new one is for a small amount.

    At the request of parents, it is possible to activate the “Informing” service, which sends a notification about the child’s school activities. For example, a schoolchild's family can watch the history of visiting an educational institution: being late, absenteeism, etc.

    Concluding the material, I want to emphasize that myths about the negative sides of such equipment are most often born from the speculations of those parents who are not yet familiar with such innovations. This indicates a lack of information for families with schoolchildren, which eliminates all the advantages of these devices.

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    How do you feel about the practice of installing access control systems in schools?

    • 19.5% Good, so I always know that my child is at school and does not skip classes. 81
    • 37.5% Neutral, it all depends on the particular school and local decisions. 156
    • 42.8% Bad. There are some problems with these systems. Children can be controlled differently. 178

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