The Department for Education (DfE), in collaboration with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), is offering a series of webinars this July to support education professionals in strengthening protective security and preparedness in their settings.
Protective Preparedness for Education Settings
🗓️ Dates Available:
Monday 7th July 2025 – 12:00–13:00
Tuesday 15th July 2025 – 12:00–13:00
Wednesday 16th July 2025 – 12:00–13:00
Wednesday 23rd July 2025 – 12:00–13:00
These free, one-hour sessions are open to all professionals working in education and will provide an overview of counter-terrorism measures relevant to schools, colleges, and other education environments.
An update on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly known as Martyn’s Law, including its relevance to education settings.
Guidance from the DfE’s Counter Terrorism Protect & Prepare Team on what the legislation means for your safeguarding responsibilities.
A practical briefing from NaCTSO on scalable protective security planning across different types and sizes of education settings.
For more on Martyn’s Law, visit GOV.UK.
To learn about scalable preparedness measures, visit ProtectUK.
Please note: All webinars cover the same content. There is no need to attend more than one unless you would like a refresher or to hear the latest updates. If you joined a previous session earlier this year, these events will include new updates on Martyn’s Law and next steps.
Monday 7th July 2025 - Please click here to sign up to the event.
Tuesday 15th July 2025 – Please click here to sign up to the event.
Wednesday 16th July 2025 - Please click here to sign up to the event.
Wednesday 23rd July 2025 - Please click here to sign up to the event.
We encourage all Designated Safeguarding Leads, site managers, and senior leaders to attend. This is a vital opportunity to stay informed and prepared in line with upcoming legislative changes.