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SPOT for SCHOOLS

What is SPOT?


SPOT delivers affordable, location-based messaging and life-saving emergency notification technology via satellite to tens of thousands of users, including school expeditions, completely independent of mobile phone coverage. 


SPOT makes it easy to track and protect school children adventuring outside of GSM mobile coverage areas.



LEARN MORE ABOUT SPOT

SPOT Gen3 SPOT Gen3 2

SPOT FOR SCHOOLS PARTNER
3S GROUP

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With a solution originally developed for Search and Rescue operations, now used by the MCA (UK Coastguard), Police, MOD, and by Search and Rescue Teams, 3S Group are a trusted provider of search and tracking software.  Since 2012, the 3S Group has been the sole recommended provider for tracking solutions to the DofE (Duke of Edinburgh Award'). Offering the most comprehensive, robust tracking solution on the market, for planning on PC, downloading maps to track groups on your laptop or mobile in the field, and with back up options including Track SMS (to track where no internet connectivity), and to locate any mobile phone.


 

KEY BENEFITS OF THE 3S GROUP TRACKING SOLUTION FOR THE DofE:

  • Peace of mind for DofE Leaders and Assessors
  • Savings on fuel due to a known location
  • Remote supervision, without taking away the need for Leaders/Assessors to retain total responsibility
  • Cost effective technological solutions to aid effective management
  • Already in use by existing DofE groups
  • Tracking of multiple groups
  • Compatible with the DofE Mapping system to permit the transfer of data

TRACKING PROVIDES DofE LEADERS WITH SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OF ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EXPEDITION, INCLUDING:




Location

WHERE GROUPS
ARE LOCATED
Speed

SPEED
History

HISTORY - WITH FULL AUDIT CAPABILITY
Direction

DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
Data

5,000 HOURS OF TRACKING DATA
Group Tracking

HOW CAN I USE SPOT WITH MY GROUP?


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SPOT is placed on a participant’s rucksack, this transmits the GPS position in real time which is then sent via satellite to a secure server. This data can be viewed securely on a computer online or via a hand-held device using the SPOT app. Supervisors, Assessors, Leaders, Licensed Organizations and emergency contacts can then monitor the team’s location and progress. Using the tracking functionality of SPOT is an effective way of supporting team safety.


The inclusion of two way communication with SPOT X enhances safety even further enabling direct two way communication with the rescue authorities when required.

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3S Group proud to continue as sole recommended supplier of tracking solutions for expeditions.  Read more

CONTACT

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Call Mapyx on  +44 1392 241428  or email  [email protected]  for further information.