Lockdown Link: Integrating Radios with Lockdown Systems for Safer Schools

5^th November 2025

Our Lockdown Link solution bridges the gap between radio communication and emergency lockdown systems – empowering staff to respond faster, communicate clearly, and keep every part of the school informed.

Creating a Smarter, Connected Approach to School Safety

At Ninehundred Communications Group, we’re helping schools strengthen their safety strategy with technology that connects people when it matters most.

Our latest advancement, Lockdown Link, combines your school radio communication system with your existing lockdown alert system, delivering instant lockdown alerts and school-wide announcements at the touch of a button.

As schools continue to prioritise student and staff wellbeing, Lockdown Link ensures fast, reliable communication during emergencies — keeping everyone informed across classrooms, corridors, and outdoor spaces.

A Complete Lockdown Integration for Schools

Every second counts during a lockdown or evacuation. With Lockdown Link, staff can trigger lockdowns directly from their two-way radios — removing the need to access separate control panels or computers. Once activated, voice and text alerts are sent through your tannoy, PA, and radio network simultaneously, ensuring every message is clear, instant, and consistent.

This school lockdown system provides unified communication for emergencies, daily announcements, and class change alerts — transforming existing hardware into a comprehensive school safety solution.

How Lockdown Link Works

Lockdown Link integrates your school’s two-way radios with your PA and lockdown system to form one seamless network.

Once connected, your team can:

Send clear voice announcements across classrooms and playgrounds
Trigger lockdowns instantly from radios or push-button panels
Deliver instant alerts campus-wide through speakers and screens
Integrate easily with existing systems for smooth, reliable performance

Designed specifically for education environments, the system provides school-wide coverage and reassurance that staff can communicate effectively in any scenario.

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Ideal for Every School Environment

Whether you’re already using radios or have a lockdown system in place, Lockdown Link enhances both:

For schools with radios: Expand functionality by adding lockdown activation and automated alerts.
For schools with lockdown systems: Add school radio integration for faster communication and greater flexibility across your site.

From small primary schools to large multi-site academies, Lockdown Link can be tailored to meet your school’s layout, size, and safety procedures.

Supporting Education Safety Across the UK

With over 40 years of experience in the education sector, Ninehundred Communications Group delivers DfE-aligned, Ofsted-focused safety solutions that improve communication, compliance, and emergency response.
Our education specialists understand the unique challenges schools face — from safeguarding and behaviour management to maintaining calm during critical events.

Lockdown Link is another step forward in our mission to create smarter, safer learning environments across the UK.

Protect What Matters Most

Empower your staff with the tools they need to act fast and communicate clearly when it counts.

Discover how Lockdown Link can transform your school’s safety strategy.

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Take a look at What Our Customers Say

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Veolia ES Merseyside

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Brentford FC Ltd

I wanted to take a moment to sincerely thanks to KIM STARR for excellent support during the two-way radio hire for our recent project. From start to finish, your coordination and attention to detail were truly outstanding, exceeding our expectations at every step.

Your efficiency in arranging everything seamlessly made a significant difference in ensuring smooth operations. Your professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication were greatly appreciated, and it was a pleasure working with you.

Thank you again for your exceptional support, I look forward to working with you on future projects.

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