Martyn's Law, explained for schools.
Plain guides and news for school leaders and business managers. Every legal point is checked against the official guidance.
3 min read
What a 2.30am phone call taught me about following the plan
In the first surreal moments of a crisis, instinct is not reliable. A plan is. That is why Martyn's Law can only be a good thing for schools.
8 min read
Martyn's Law for schools: what you need to do
Martyn's Law applies to most UK schools, and it asks for less than many people assume. This guide sets out what the law requires of a school, what it does not, and a sensible order to get it done.
3 min read
The four Martyn's Law procedures for schools
Martyn's Law asks every school in scope to have four procedures in place. This guide explains what each one is for, how invacuation and lockdown differ, and what makes a procedure work on your own site.
2 min read
Who is the responsible person for Martyn's Law in a school?
Martyn's Law places its duty on a "responsible person". In a school that is a body, not an individual, and getting this clear early saves confusion later.
4 min read
Six Martyn's Law misconceptions, and what the guidance actually says
A lot of what is written about Martyn's Law makes the duty on schools sound heavier than it is. Here are the six claims we see most often, checked against the official guidance.
3 min read
Notifying the SIA: what schools need to do
Every school in scope of Martyn's Law will need to notify the Security Industry Authority. It is a short, practical step, and most of the information is easy to gather now.
4 min read
What the October school bomb hoaxes told us about being prepared
On 19 October, hundreds of schools in Scotland and Northern Ireland received the same emailed bomb threat. Police in both nations quickly treated it as a hoax. Nobody was hurt, and schools handled a frightening morning with real calm. The morning still showed where the gaps are. Those gaps are worth looking at now, before the next one.
Your four procedures, written for your school
BridgePacks turns your answers to a short online questionnaire into four editable Word documents: your Martyn's Law Plan, a staff operational guide, poster content and record cards, and an action list. It takes about fifteen minutes and costs £300 + VAT per school, with a year of access and up to twelve regenerations included.
Would you like to see one first? Get a sample pack.
Questions? Email us at hello@lionbridgepr.com.