Welsh college adds a Martyn's Law course to its adult learning line-up

Coleg Cambria, a further education college in north Wales, has launched a range of new adult courses. Alongside subjects such as dog grooming, the list now includes a course focused on Martyn's Law. It reflects growing interest from providers in helping people understand the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 before its duties begin.

You are likely to see more courses, workshops and briefings appear over the coming months as colleges and trainers respond to demand. That can be useful if you want to build your own understanding of the Act and how it might affect your premises. The duties are not yet in force, so this is about learning and preparing, not meeting a legal deadline.

No course or certificate makes a venue compliant, approved or endorsed by anyone. The Act does not require staff training in the way some marketing might suggest. Treat any course as background reading to help you get familiar with the ideas, then judge what is relevant to your own site.

There is no rush. Commencement is expected in spring 2027, with the exact date still to be confirmed. Use this time to get comfortable with the basics: whether your premises falls into the standard tier (200 to 799 people) or enhanced tier (800 or more), including staff in the count. Keep learning from reliable sources and revisit your plans as the picture becomes clearer.