Counter terrorism & preparedness

Countering
terrorism.Strengthening preparedness.
Protecting people.

Effective protective security brings people, culture, systems and relationships together—helping organisations recognise threats, reduce vulnerability and respond with confidence.

Practical support. Operational insight. Lived experience.

Experience that makes a difference

Practical support.
Grounded in
lived experience.

Nuparadigm’s subject matter experts bring deep lived experience, operational insight and sector understanding.

We work alongside your teams to understand your risks, identify gaps and develop practical actions that strengthen preparedness and support your approach to compliance.

Explore our 360° assessment, exercising and plan assurance programme, and Nu-ology’s specialist qualifications.

  • People-centred
  • Proportionate
  • Sector-relevant

01 · Understand your preparedness

360° Counter Terrorism Threat, Risk and Vulnerability Assessment

Nuparadigm 360-degree assessment across security culture, policy and systems, security posture and strategic relationships.

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How ready is your organisation to respond when it matters?

Our assessment brings together your people, security culture, protective procedures and measures, and strategic relationships to identify gaps and strengthen preparedness.

Security culture

Training, responsibilities, reporting, readiness and recovery.

Policy, systems & processes

Security strategy, access control, procedures and relevant protective measures.

Security posture

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication.

Strategic relationships

Internal and external stakeholders, shared spaces and responsibilities.

Clear priorities, greater confidence and a shared understanding of how to protect people.

02 · Put your plans into practice

Counter Terrorism Exercising & Plan Assurance Programme

Would your teams know what to do when it matters?

Nu-ology’s tabletop workshop brings your counter terrorism plans to life through realistic, sector-specific scenarios. Practise decisions relating to evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication.

  • Clarify roles, responsibilities and decision-making.
  • Explore how plans and communication work in practice.
  • Build confidence in a psychologically safe setting.

Plan review & drill support

Add structured plan review, targeted micro-drills and communication cascade testing to capture learning and prioritise improvements.

One-day counter terrorism tabletop workshop covering evacuation, invacuation, lockdown and communication, with optional plan review and drill support.

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Nu-ology Level 3 course for AUCSO and NAHS members. Four start dates and locations are also listed in the adjacent accessible table.

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03 · Specialist qualifications · Nu-ology Training

Learn together.
Strengthen preparedness.

SFJ Awards Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness. An exclusive learning opportunity for AUCSO and NAHS members, bringing education and healthcare colleagues together.

  • Five-day course
  • In-person learning
  • Maximum 12 participants
  • Sector-relevant learning

Counter terrorism training

Upcoming course dates

Five-day courses
Five-day course start dates and locations
Start date Location Enquire
Birmingham New Street Enquire about 23 November 2026 in Birmingham New Street
London Canary Wharf Enquire about 30 November 2026 in London Canary Wharf
Glasgow Caledonian University Enquire about 18 January 2027 at Glasgow Caledonian University
Leeds University Enquire about 25 January 2027 at Leeds University

Each course runs over five days. Contact Nu-ology to confirm availability, venue details and booking arrangements for your preferred course.

Knowledge strengthens preparedness

Trusted information.
Free resources.

We believe informed organisations are better prepared. Alongside our services, we encourage you to explore the free guidance, learning and practical resources available from ProtectUK and the Home Office.

Understanding Martyn’s Law

Support proportionate to your premises, your people and your operational context.

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, known as Martyn’s Law, aims to strengthen organisational preparedness and reduce the risk of physical harm from terrorism. Its two tiers are subject to the Act’s scope rules and exceptions.

Standard tier

200–799 people

Generally, at qualifying premises at the same time, including staff.

Prepare your people to respond.

The focus is on appropriate public protection procedures, so far as is reasonably practicable, to reduce the risk of physical harm if an attack occurs at or near your premises.

Enhanced tier

800+ people

Generally, at qualifying premises at the same time, including staff.

Additional protection and assurance.

Alongside public protection procedures, additional public protection measures and requirements to document compliance apply. Qualifying events are also subject to enhanced requirements.

Unsure where your organisation fits?

Let’s start a conversation

Strengthen your
organisation’s preparedness.

Whether you are reviewing your premises, testing your plans or developing your team’s knowledge, we can help you explore the support that fits.

Assessments, consultancy & preparedness

Qualifications, course dates & exercising