When the unexpected happens, parents need calm, accurate information from the school itself. Discover how clear planning turns panic into trust. If (or more likely When) something unexpected happens in a school, the first question paren ...
Safeguarding in a Crisis: Ensuring Every Message Reaches The Right Person
When emergencies strike, safeguarding depends on fast, traceable communication. Discover how schools can protect pupils and staff when time and contact both run short. Safeguarding is only as strong as the communication that supports it. ...
The Problem with WhatsApp Groups: Why Schools Need a Professional System
Informal chat groups might feel quick and convenient, but they risk confusion, privacy breaches, and misinformation when it matters most.When good intentions go wrongEvery school has that one group chat that started as something small. A ...
Emergency Communication in Schools: What Ofsted Wants to See
When it comes to safeguarding, communication isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s essential. Ofsted expects every school to have clear, reliable systems for keeping pupils, staff, and parents informed in an emergency. Whether it’s a lockdow ...
GDPR Compliance: Navigating Personal Data Protection in Emergency Communication Systems
Navigating Personal Data Protection in Emergency Communication Systems BackgroundThe effective use of emergency communication systems can be a matter of life and death. We, as system owners and our users often need to process personal dat ...
The best way to prepare staff for Emergency SMS Broadcast tests
Introduction Emergency broadcast tests are key activities for ensuring that communication systems function effectively during times of crisis. SMS has become a vital tool for reaching out to staff and disseminating crucial information qu ...
Emergency voice communication systems essentials
Emergency Voice Communication Systems Not all our clients rely on SMS and Voice Call technology in an emergency situation. For large sites with public intermingled with staff, emergency situations can arise at any time, and it is essenti ...
12 Essential components of your business continuity plan
Introduction to business continuity planning Business continuity planning (BCP) is the process of developing strategies and procedures to ensure that an organization can continue to operate during and after a disruption or disaster. Th ...
Why having your Business Continuity Plans in our mobile app is a game changer
Documents in your pocket - in hand, in time. Not just an emergency communications app, the Calling Tree Mobile App for business continuity lets you distribute relevant plans and documents to the staff who need them in a crisis. Not many ...
7 Key benefits of SMS Broadcasts for Emergency Communications
Background to the 7 benefits of using SMS Broadcasts In today's world, emergency situations can occur at any time and in any place. Whether it's natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other unforeseen circumstances, it's important to h ...