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Guidance for training providers: what you need to know if you will be delivering SIA licence-linked training after 1 April 2021.
Guidance and templates that will help you to report on your assessment visit.
Find out what you can do to stop child sexual exploitation.
Security staff can be the first to respond to acid attacks or incidents where someone has been exposed to a hazardous substance. Make sure you know what to do.
Violence against security staff is unacceptable. Find out what you can do to prevent it.
This guide explains whether someone who does Fire Watch / Waking Watch roles needs a Security Industry Authority (SIA) licence.
Guidance and templates that will help you to plan your assessment.
In October 2021 we sent an email to all SIA front line licence holders, reminding them of the vital role they play in protecting members of the public.
When planning an event, make sure any security services you buy are compliant with the law.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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