Policy paper

Martyn’s Law for education settings

Information about the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 and how it will affect early years and education settings.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 1 September 2025
• Last updated: 10 October 2025
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  1. 10 October 2025

     Removed references to capacity – security tiers now reference the expected number of people (staff and learners) in attendance. Clarified that settings with under 200 people are exempt but encouraged to plan. Reiterated that this is a policy paper – formal guidance will follow before the 2027 implementation.

  2. 1 September 2025

     First published.

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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How Martyn’s Law will affect education settings

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This information explains what the act will do when it comes into force. It will be useful for:

• early years settings
• local-authority-maintained schools
• academies
• further education colleges
• independent schools
• DfE-funded independent training providers
• privately owned training providers
• universities and other higher education establishments

The Home Office, the Security Industry Authority and the Department for Education will publish separate statutory guidance during the implementation period before the legislation comes into force in 2027.