New security measures now in place at Holy Cross

6th Nov 2026

If you've noticed some new features at our main entrance on Manchester Road, here's everything you need to know.

The safety and security of our students, staff and visitors is one of our highest priorities.

A number of enhancements have been made to the college entrance to make accessing the campus safer, more secure and more efficient for everyone.

What's changed?

We've introduced a new access control system at the front of college, including:

Four new turnstiles
Automated pedestrian gates
Intercom-controlled access points

These improvements are designed to help us manage access to the campus while ensuring that students, staff and visitors can enter and leave the site safely throughout the day.

How students will enter college

During the college day, students will use their college ID card to access campus through the new turnstiles at the main Manchester Road entrance.

Your ID card is now more important than ever, so please remember to bring it with you every day and wear it around your neck at all times while on campus.

There’s no need to scan your card when leaving the site as the turnstiles are free flowing to exit.

What if I forget my lanyard/ID badge?

The gate next to the turnstiles is fitted with an intercom system and can be used by students who have forgotten their lanyard/ID badge or who require assistance accessing the site.

College staff will be able to help and provide access where appropriate.

To avoid having to wait for access to college through this gate, please remember to bring and wear your lanyard.

Support for visitors and access requirements

The pedestrian gate nearest the turnstiles will also be used by:

Visitors arriving on site
Students and visitors with additional access requirements
Anyone needing assistance entering the campus

Please do not attempt to tailgate anyone using this gate and do not hold this gate open for others.

Additional access points

A second pedestrian gate, located away from the turnstiles and on the other side of the main vehicle gates, will mainly be used by staff for entry and exit.

A reminder for students

Your college lanyard and ID card is your key to accessing campus quickly and easily.

To avoid delays, make sure you:

Bring your ID card with you every day
Keep it somewhere safe and easy to find (top tips below)
Report a lost card as soon as possible with Student Services

These improvements are part of our ongoing commitment to providing a safe, welcoming environment where students can focus on their studies and make the most of college life here at Holy Cross.

We appreciate everyone's support as we all get used to the new system.