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Since 2012, Taylor Bridges Consultancy has established itself as a global leader in specialist crowd safety and security training, consistently delivering excellence across the UK and internationally. What sets the consultancy apart is a team of trainers who are not merely educators, but active high-level practitioners; they bring real-world insights from the front lines of national sports stadiums, iconic global sporting events, and high-stakes governmental summits. This unique blend of operational experience and instructional expertise ensures that every program is rooted in the current realities of the security landscape, empowering organisations worldwide to protect their people and their reputations with confidence.

Between April 27 and May 1, Cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens hosted the delivery of the Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness course by Taylor Bridges. This essential training was led by our COO, Steve Laws, who described it as a significant milestone for the organisation.

Learners were immersed in subjects that included knowledge, skills and understanding of the attack methods used by terrorists, how to assess the likelihood of such threats, and what mitigation strategies are available.

They also learnt how to apply these strategies effectively. Additionally, we explored the limits of their own expertise and understanding when and how to seek advice or support from specialist professionals.This qualification has been developed in collaboration with theNational Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

It has been designed with alignment to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025

LEARNER FEEDBACK

"I have to say that your method of delivery was outstanding, making a subject matter, much of which was relatively new to me, relatively easy to understand". Security Manager from a National Historical Museum.

"Steve, a HUGE thank you for the course this week - It is not easy being a solo trainer for such a full-on course, especially as it was the first time delivery. It was also great to have so much knowledge from a range of industries in the room. With both public and private sector perspectives.' Independant medical services provider for events.

"Steve, thanks for last week, enjoyed the course, with lots of food for thought to come away with! Local Authority Emergancy Planning Officer

"Thanks again for an enjoyable course." Emergency Planning Officer NHS Trust

"Thank you once again for delivering and guiding us through a complex and challenging course this week." Event and Safety Management Consultant

KEY TAKEAWAYS - from learners post course evaluation

• How to properly write a CT Preparedness plan.
• Better understanding on what is required under Martyn’s law.
• That whilst JASPAR must be considered, doing nothing isn’t an option.
• Practical experience exercise.
• Enhanced knowledge or CT risk assessment
• Broader experience of subject
• A structured approach
• Challenges associated with a range of clients/industries to engender support & ‘buy in’
• This is achievable if we all do it together!
• Forming informed/structured arguments to evidence CT requirements
• Stronger terminology for justifying future needs
• Build on what we’ve already got
• Use the process we’ve been taught
• A really enjoyable course – thank you.
• New learning understandings
• New Preparedness documentation/updates CT R/As
• Understanding much better what is going to be required with regard to the new Act
• Learn acronyms JASPAR etc
• New CT risk assessment format
• The level of compliance required
• The depth of knowledge required to complete the role
• The genuinely high standards required by the legislation
• Most of the content is already covered in other frameworks (risk management methodologies, business & continuity management etc) but applied to a different area. There is work to be done but some of it might already sit under H&S, FM, BCP
• There’s a lot of work we need to do to get where we need to be, I think I know how to do that work
• Most organisations are in a similar place
• Enhanced knowledge of CT awareness
• Practical application of CTSA

  
  

TRAINER COMMENT

Reflecting on the week, Steve noted, "It was a privilege to be at the home of Northampton Saints for our inaugural delivery of this important qualification for protective security in support of venue, sites, and organisations' preparedness to keep visitors safe. The session reinforced a commitment to high security standards and equipped attendees with the skills to strengthen safety and resilience in public-facing environments."