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1st Choice Installs School Gates in Hertfordshire

“[Oftsted] Inspectors will always have regard for how well children and learners are helped and protected so that they are kept safe.” Common Inspection Framework

Ever since 2016, the safety and security of pupils during school time has been considered an important element of the Ofsted inspection process. 1st Choice Security Services has been installing automatic school gates in Hertfordshire for nearly two decades now. The last five years, ...

Choosing Metal Security Gates in North London

One of the few benefits of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the decrease in burglaries across the UK. The total number of burglaries in North London has dropped by 26.2% over the past 12 months, to 7.3K crimes reported. Unfortunately, though, this isn’t enough to topple the region’s record for having one of the highest crime rates in England and Wales.

Installing metal gates in North London isn’t just about defending ...

COVID-19 Update – Working Safely

On Saturday 31st October, the Prime Minister announced a 4-week lockdown for England. This will come into effect on Thursday 5th November and run through until Wednesday 2nd December 2020. In this 1st Choice Security Systems update, we’ll let customers know how our engineers will manage the lockdown regulations in order to keep your household safe.

1st Choice engineers will continue to carry out all scheduled work. They will take great care, however, to adhere to the ...

1st Choice Install Intruder Alarms in St Albans

It’s every householder’s nightmare. You return from shopping in the middle of the day to find a burglar holding a bag stuffed with jewellery seized from your home. This was exactly what happened to an unfortunate St Albans family, however, as described in court recently. In this case the burglar was caught, and asked for 9 other burglaries in Hertfordshire to be taken into account.

In summing up, Judge Philip ...

1st Choice Installs CCTV for Homes Across Bedfordshire

Think that CCTV is just for big houses? Think again. CCTV systems are now far more affordable than they were, even a few years ago, and the technology is less intrusive. 1st Choice Security Systems is now installing more CCTV for homes across Bedfordshire than ever before. Our customers give a number of reasons why they’ve opted for the system, including:

• Insurance – Your domestic insurance premium is likely to be lower ...