Course Aim: To support Responsible Persons in understanding and applying their role in real-world environments, building the confidence to manage risk, coordinate activity and make informed, proportionate decisions in practice.
This course is designed to support the practical application of the Responsible Person role in real-world environments.
It does not seek to redefine the role in law or provide definitive interpretation of legal requirements, but to help individuals and organisations understand how responsibilities may be applied in a proportionate and effective way.
We support interpretation and application. You apply it in your environment.
You can register your interest in the Responsible Persons Training by completing the enquiry form below.
The course costs £199.00
Subject Matter Overview
This course complements national frameworks by focusing on how responsibility is applied in real-world environments.
Our Responsible Person Training has been developed to support individuals and organisations taking on this role. It responds to the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law and focuses on how those responsibilities can be understood and applied in practice.
The course begins with an introduction to the legislation, its intent and its scope. Delegates are guided through the background and structure of the Act, including the concept of the Responsible Person role and the tiered approach to premises and events. This establishes a shared foundation before moving into operational application.
A key industry challenge is recognised throughout: many organisations, particularly grassroots venues and community-led events, are being asked to take on new responsibilities without always having the internal expertise or resources to respond confidently. This training is designed to bridge that gap by offering clear, reasonable and proportionate approaches grounded in operational reality.
Course content is structured progressively, moving from foundational concepts of preparedness and risk awareness into more applied areas including risk identification, protective measures and incident response.
Each lesson is designed with operational practicality in mind and reflects widely recognised UK approaches to safety, security and multi-agency working.
Delegates will explore:
Real-world case studies and scenario-based examples are used throughout to support the application of theory to lived environments. This approach enhances understanding, supports retention and encourages reflection on risks specific to the delegate’s own venue or event.
Handouts are embedded throughout the training and are designed not only as learning aids, but as practical tools that can be adapted for operational use. These support participants in assessing their current state of readiness and identifying areas for improvement.
By the end of the course, participants will have:
Ultimately, this course is designed to support and strengthen the Responsible Person role, embedding preparedness as a practical discipline rather than a purely compliance-driven requirement. It offers both immediate operational value and longer-term organisational benefit, regardless of the size or scale of the venue or event.
Course Materials:
8 Lesson ‘on-line’ training course rounded up with a summary and conclusions section.
The course comes with various handouts, including: templates, checklists, and complimentary copies of the DSC Toolkits and the DSC Incident Response Playbook.
Assessment:
A 10 question knowledge check and self-audit checklist
Proposed hours awarded:
Total: 6.5 Hours
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