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Businesses: Empowering staff with the knowledge to stay safe. Our Safer Staff training program is designed to help businesses of all sizes ensure the safety of their staff during commutes and everyday life. Training in personal safety and self-defence are valuable investments that businesses can make to equip their employees with the skills and confidence needed to handle challenging situations effectively. Our courses are tailored to address a range of common risks and offer practical strategies for staying safe while traveling to and from work and various daily scenarios.

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Lone workers: Essential training for those facing conflict in daily roles. In this training we emphasise the importance of situational awareness, effective communication and de-escalation techniques to mitigate the risk of confrontation. By instilling these skills, we empower your employees to recognise potential threats early on and take appropriate actions to diffuse tensions before they escalate. Whilst also equipping your staff with practical and easy to remember techniques to protect themselves and escape to safety when absolutely necessary. Delivered by a blended approach of both online and in-person training.

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Local authority staff: Strategies to manage challenging behaviours. ESD provides practical and easy-to-remember training in de-escalation, personal safety, and self-defence for companies and organisations aiming to support their staff. We understand the unique challenges faced by individuals who often work alone and may encounter conflict while performing their duties. Our impactful programs are designed to increase the confidence of your employees by giving them the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to these situations effectively, through learning proactive measures to help them avoid, deter and de-escalate potential conflicts in their daily work environment.

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Professional security teams: Enhancing response options and team effectiveness. Our specialised training programs are designed exclusively for professional security teams responsible for safeguarding prominent venues across the UK. Whether it's public buildings, entertainment venues, or high-profile corporate offices, our courses provide enhanced training beyond the basic and generic requirements of the course required for an SIA Licence application. We understand the critical nature of these roles and the importance of a cohesive team approach when it comes to site and personnel security. Our training focuses on equipping your team with the skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to specific and general threats. Through a proven framework of response and decision-making, we ensure that your team is well-prepared to face any challenge that may arise. One of the key elements of our courses is the emphasis on effective teamwork and communication. We believe that a united and well-coordinated team is the foundation for success in the field of professional security. By fostering a culture of collaboration, our training enhances the ability of your team to work together seamlessly, resulting in accurate decision-making and the implementation of the most appropriate course of action in fast moving and challenging situations.