Our Programmes

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Safer Staff training programmes

Our programmes are designed to help organisations improve staff confidence, reduce risk and create safer working environments.
Whether your team needs a confidence-building personal safety session, practical de-escalation training or a more specialist programme for higher-risk roles, we can help you choose the right level of training for your staff and setting.

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Foundations

Everyday Personal Safety & Self-Defence

Who's it for: Corporate teams, staff events, wellbeing initiatives, lower-risk roles

‍Includes: Personal safety, self defence, confidence

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Foundations for Women

Women’s Personal Safety & Self-Defence

Who it’s for: Women’s networks, International Women’s Day, staff wellbeing, confidence-building sessions

Includes: Women’s personal safety, self-defence, confidence

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Essentials

De-escalation & Personal Safety Training

Who it’s for: Housing, healthcare, local authority, retail, lone workers, education & frontline staff

Includes: De-escalation, personal safety, conflict resolution

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Essentials Plus

De-escalation, Personal Safety & Breakaway Training

Who it’s for: Higher-risk frontline teams, lone workers, volatile public-facing settings

Includes: De-escalation, personal safety, breakway skills

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Professional

Conflict Resolution & Personal Safety for Security, Enforcement & Community Safety Teams

Who it’s for: Security teams, enforcement roles, community safety teams

Includes: Conflict resolution, personal safety, professional safety skills, practical scenario work

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Customised

Tailored Workplace Safety Training

Who it’s for: Mixed teams, unusual settings, bespoke operational needs

Includes: Tailored mix of de-escalation, personal safety and scenario-based learning

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Safer Staff: Sector Courses

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Retail Sector

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Public Sector

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Lone Workers

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Education

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Healthcare Professionals

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Safety and Security Teams

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Client Testimonials

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"This course was fantastic - ESD really took the time to understand our needs and tailor it to the way we work. This will help to strengthen my team and the overall way that we deliver our service".

Gareth, Community Safety Manager, LGBT Foundation

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"Very interesting, salient and valuable course. Out of all the de-escalation training I have had, this has been the best and most useful. The was course was delivered in an accessible and very approachable manner with relevant real life scenarios"

Mid & North East Essex Mind

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"The course was delivered with excellence and it gave my team the confidence they needed to be able to deal with challenging behaviour in a safe and controlled way."

Service Manager, Shiloh Rotherham

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"The instructors were fantastic, extremely friendly and approachable, and their knowledge was fantastic. Very encouraging and patient! This is the best course our company has ever provided for us!”

Field Technician, Virgin Media O2

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"If you are looking to develop and improve the skills of your security team then I can highly recommend ESD as a training provider. The trainers are clearly very knowledgeable with a wealth of experience. The team learned a lot and they really enjoyed it, especially the practical work."

Security Manager, Fishmongers Hall

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"Being a lone worker you leave yourself open to numerous circumstances where you can be attacked and injured just for being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The techniques are some but effective regardless of size or strength"

Field Technician, Virgin Media O2

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"I found the de-escalation training with Everyday Self Defence interesting and relevant. The information was presented in a matter of fact way making it accessible and the learning process enjoyable. I would recommend it to anyone to help navigate the ups and downs of daily life"

Mid & North East Essex, Mind

Public Sector

"We approached ESD to provide conflict resolution training for our public sector staff, addressing the challenges of front-facing roles. They customised the training to suit the needs of each department. Feedback from trainees was overwhelmingly positive. We wouldn't hesitate to engage ESD again in the future."

Head of Community Safety & Corporate Security, Enfield Council

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“I would recommend this course to anybody, to boost their confidence and their skills to keep themselves safe.”

Team Member, SKY

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