How to know if your setting is in scope

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act states that premises and events must be accessible to the public and can be a building, group of buildings or outdoor location which have a readily identifiable physical boundary

The Act specifies a number of activities that are in scope of the draft legislation.  Education is one of these activities.

To ensure the legislation is proportionate, maximum capacity of a building/group of buildings or event has been used to determine those premises in scope.  There will be 2 tiers of the proposed Duty:  The Standard Tier will apply to all premises with a maximum capacity of between 200 and 799.  An Enhanced Tier will be for any premises or events with over 800 maximum capacity.  Settings with a maximum capacity below 199 are not legally within scope.  For education settings however, a special consideration applies.