01 · WHY ACT NOW
You already have plans. Are they ready for this?
Most schools already run fire drills and have a lockdown procedure. Martyn's Law asks a sharper question: would those arrangements protect people from a hostile threat, and could you show the regulator they are documented, understood and kept up to date?
02 · WHY TOTUS
Working on Martyn's Law before it was law
Your review is led by people who have run schools and trusts, alongside a security specialist who helped public services prepare for the legislation.
03 · THE LAW IN BRIEF
What Martyn's Law asks of schools
Named in memory of Martyn Hett, one of 22 people killed in the Manchester Arena attack in 2017. It applies to schools where 200 or more people can be on site at the same time.
04 · WHAT WE COVER AND HOW IT WORKS
Eight areas, five stages, minimal disruption
We fit around the school day and use the plans you already have.
05 · WHO IS INVOLVED
People who have run schools and trusts
Your review is led by senior practitioners who have sat in the head's office, the CFO's chair and the boardroom, alongside a former police contingency planner, so recommendations are realistic for a working school.
06 · NEXT STEPS
Be ready before the regulator asks
Active regulation is expected from spring 2027. Reviewing now leaves time to act on the findings, train staff and evidence your arrangements calmly, rather than in the final term. Book an initial conversation and we will send a tailored proposal based on the number and size of your sites.
07 · FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Does Martyn's Law apply to my school?
If 200 or more people can reasonably be expected on site at the same time, your school is a qualifying premises in the standard tier.
When does it come into force?
The Act received Royal Assent in April 2025. The SIA expects active regulation to begin in spring 2027 and will confirm the exact date in advance.
Who is the responsible person in an academy trust?
The trust is the legal duty holder, with day-to-day responsibility usually delegated to the headteacher at each site.
Do we need new security equipment?
No. The standard tier focuses on procedures, training and communication rather than physical security measures.
How long does a review take?
Most reviews are delivered within a single term and scheduled around your school calendar. Onsite reviews usually take a day.
Can it count as internal scrutiny?
Yes. It can be scoped as one of your internal scrutiny assignments and reported to your audit and risk committee.
General information only, not legal advice.
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