Preparing for Martyn's Law: A Checklist for Schools & Colleges
This free checklist is designed to help schools and colleges take practical, proportionate steps to preparing for Martyn's Law. It builds on the safeguarding, emergency planning, and communication practices you already have in place, applying a new safety lens focused on preparedness for serious incidents involving intentional harm.
Download this checklist to:
- Review your current emergency procedures
- Identify gaps in current practices
- Prioritise reasonable and proportionate actions to strengthen preparedness
*This checklist was updated in May 2026 to reflect the statutory guidance issued by the Home Office under section 27 of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.
Download the checklist and take your next steps towards keeping students, staff and visitors safe.
