‘Martyn’s Law in a Box’ for Education

Educational environments have a duty to protect students, staff, and visitors. With the introduction of Martyn’s Law (Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025), educational institutions will need to demonstrate that they have considered and implemented proportionate security measures against potential terrorist threats.

'Martyn’s Law in a Box' by Event Electronics provides a complete, ready-to-deploy package designed specifically for educational environments. It combines professional documentation, risk assessment tools, training materials, and a dedicated lockdown alarm system, enabling educational environments to meet the intent of Martyn’s Law quickly and confidently.

Everything required to implement a robust protective security framework is included.

 Martyn’s Law Compliance Documentation Suite

A professionally prepared set of policies, procedures, and records designed specifically for educational environments.

Core documents include:

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 Policy for Educational environments

• Overview of Martyn’s Law responsibilities
• Defined security governance structure
• Staff roles and responsibilities

Terrorism Risk Assessment Template

• Structured threat identification
• Site vulnerability analysis
• Risk scoring framework
• Recommended mitigation strategies

Protective Security Plan

• Physical security measures
• Access control considerations
• Visitor management procedures
• Emergency response protocols

Lockdown & Invacuation Procedures

• Immediate lockdown response
• Shelter-in-place protocols
• Internal threat management
• Staff and student movement control

Incident Response Framework

• Initial response checklists
• Communications protocols
• Coordination with emergency services
• Post-incident recovery guidance

Record Keeping Templates

• Security review logs
• Training records
• Incident reporting forms
• Compliance evidence documentation

All documents are supplied in editable formats so educational environments can tailor them to their specific site. 

 A dedicated alarm designed specifically for rapid lockdown activation during a critical security incident designed for compliance with Department for Education (DfE) Guidance.

Unlike fire alarms, the lockdown alarm provides a distinct signal that clearly  communicates an immediate security threat.

Key features

• Instant lockdown activation buttons
• Web accessible activation/deactivation
• Distinct audible lockdown tone
• Wireless installation
• Multiple trigger points around the site
• Integration with existing alarm infrastructure (optional)
• Integration with existing access control/cctv systems (optional)
• Battery backup (optional) and fail-safe operation

The system ensures that staff and students receive a clear and unmistakable instruction to lockdown immediately.

 Compliance requires awareness and preparedness. The training materials included allow educational environments to quickly educate staff.

Training resources include

• Staff briefing presentation
• Quick reference response cards
• Scenario-based guidance
• Lockdown drill procedures
• Threat awareness guidance

Training is designed to be deliverable in under 60 minutes, making it practical for inset days or staff meetings.

 A step-by-step guide helps educational environments deploy the full package quickly.

Implementation roadmap

1. Conduct site security assessment
2. Complete risk assessment documentation
3. Implement protective security plan
4. Install lockdown alarm system
5. Deliver staff awareness training
6. Conduct first lockdown drill
7. Record compliance documentation

Most educational environments can implement the full framework within one working week.

 Educational environments need to demonstrate that they have taken proportionate steps under Martyn’s Law.

The compliance pack provides:

• Completed documentation framework
• Evidence logs
• Risk assessment records
• Training records

This ensures educational environments can demonstrate due diligence and reasonable protective measures.

 The system has been designed to align with existing school responsibilities including:

• Safeguarding frameworks
• Health & Safety compliance
• DfE expectations
• Emergency planning guidance
• School security best practice

It integrates easily with current procedures without creating unnecessary administrative burden 

 Rapid compliance readiness
A complete framework aligned with the requirements of Martyn’s Law.

Designed for education environments
Policies, procedures, and alarms built specifically for educational environments.

Clear lockdown communication
A dedicated alarm that avoids confusion with fire evacuation signals.

Minimal administrative burden
Editable templates and guided implementation.

Demonstrable due diligence
Documentation and records to evidence compliance.

 ‘Martyn’s Law in a Box’ is suitable for:

• Primary educational environments
• Secondary educational environments
• Colleges and sixth forms
• Independent educational environments
• Multi-academy trusts

 Protecting students and staff requires preparation, clear procedures, and reliable systems.

'Martyn’s Law in a Box' gives educational environments a practical, structured approach to protective security, without complexity.

Everything needed to begin implementing the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 is provided in one comprehensive package.