Martyn’s Law for education settings (updated)

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

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.