Martyn’s Law and Emergency Preparedness Certificate

Introduction to Martyn’s Law and Emergency Preparedness Certification Course

This Martyn’s Law and Emergency Preparedness Certification course provides essential knowledge and clear guidance to help schools and colleges understand their responsibilities under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and feel confident taking the steps needed to comply.

Designed for staff working in educational settings, this course covers the key requirements of Martyn’s Law alongside lockdown training and emergency response guidance. Whether you are building a plan from scratch or reviewing existing procedures, this course equips you with the knowledge to protect the people in your care.

You will explore the origins and requirements of Martyn’s Law, how to respond to a terrorist incident, the principles and procedures of an effective lockdown, and how to create a full emergency plan in line with your Martyn’s Law obligations.

Key topics in our Martyn’s Law training:

• What Martyn’s Law requires and who it applies to
• How to respond to a terrorist incident using the ETHANE framework
• The purposes of lockdown and the situations that require one
• Early warning systems, perimeter security and staff roles
• The key lockdown principles
• How to build a full lockdown and emergency plan for your setting

Martyn’s Law places a legal duty on educational settings to be prepared. This course gives you the knowledge and confidence to meet that duty.

Complete this Martyn’s Law and Emergency Preparedness Certification course to ensure your setting is ready to protect staff, students and visitors in the event of an incident.

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