The Story of Base71 Youth Zone
Base71 is Yorkshire’s first youth zone, providing a safe and welcoming space for young people aged 8 to 19, and up to 25 for those with SEND. The youth zone offers a wide range of activities, including arts, music, sports, and affordable hot meals, creating an environment where young people can thrive. Staffed by qualified youth workers, Base71 is dedicated to supporting and guiding young people in Barnsley to achieve their potential and enjoy a safe, engaging space every night.
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Prior Challenges
Before adopting EntrySign, Base71 relied on pen and paper to track visitors, which proved unreliable and inefficient. With large numbers of young people and visitors coming in and out every day, maintaining accurate records was challenging. This made it difficult to know exactly who was in the building at any given time, posing potential safety concerns, especially during busy evenings and in emergencies such as fire evacuations
The Solution
Staff sign-in is now a simplified process, making daily operations smoother and more efficient. Utilising the Authorised Visitors feature, repeat visitor details are stored in EntrySign, enabling a speedy sign-in whenever they are on site. The pre-booking feature has been particularly beneficial for Business Support Manager Abby, allowing her to schedule visitors in advance so that when they arrive, EntrySign is ready and their check-in is seamless.
Pulling reports for fire safety is now effortless, with real-time reporting showing exactly who is in the building at any given time. EntrySign’s training and responsive support ensured a smooth transition, giving the team confidence that the system is easy to use, adaptable, and reliable for both staff and visitors.
Why EntrySign?
Base71 chose EntrySign following strong recommendations from Holly Hodgson with the on-site demonstration impressing staff even further. CEO Mandy was “blown away” by the system’s capabilities, while Business Support Manager Abby appreciated how straightforward and intuitive it was to use. Both highlighted the honesty of the EntrySign team – there was no hard sell, as the product essentially sold itself. The system was also adapted to meet the specific needs of the youth zone, with features added or removed based on Base71’s requirements, ensuring a tailored solution that supported their operations seamlessly.
See what CEO, Mandy has to say
“EntrySign is a really great organisation to work with. From the moment they came to show us the system, it was clear that it sold itself – there was no pushy sales pitch, just a clear demonstration of how it could make our day-to-day work easier. The platform is so straightforward and intuitive, making sign-ins quick and simple for both staff and visitors.
Pre-booking visitors, storing repeat users’ information, and using entry badges have transformed our processes – everything is faster, smoother, and more efficient. Abby has found the pre-booking feature particularly helpful, ensuring expected visitors can check in quickly on arrival. Pulling reports for fire safety is effortless, and real-time tracking provides peace of mind.
The support from the EntrySign team has been fantastic. Any time we’ve had questions or minor issues, they’ve responded quickly with clear solutions. The training provided was detailed and really easy to follow, and the team was honest and adaptable when it came to tailoring the system to our needs. We couldn’t fault the product or the team – working with EntrySign has been seamless, professional, and genuinely supportive.”
Mandy Carlson, CEO
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