Defend UK are specialist providers of unique training solutions and consultancy for the management of violence and aggression in today’s ever changing environment.

Our wide range of courses are always preceded by a full risk assessment along with an in-depth analysis of training needs, to ensure that a fully comprehensive and legally compliant service is provided. All our courses are accredited by mandated bodies such as Edexcel, City & Guilds and the NHS Counter Fraud & Security Management Service.

“I have found Defend UK professional, well organised, efficient and approachable in the setting up of the course. I have personally recommended Doug Melia and his colleagues to other schools and organisations” - J. Harrison, All Hallows Catholic High School, Penwortham

“The lessons are well structured and paced and involve safely managed practical activity within a well humoured environment.  Some of our pupils have been disaffected by PE in the past and this course has helped them to be more responsive to physical activity” - H. Pallett, Pleckgate High School, Blackburn

Student Courses

Full session plans and schemes of work are available on request. Courses can be tailored as assemblies, half or full day options, or as super learning day using one hour slots for each group. Our specialist instructors are employed, vetted and trained directly by ourselves and have been selected for their subject specific experience and qualifications.

Self Defence and Personal Safety
Defend UK disregard the traditional image of self defence classes only taught by six foot, muscle bound males wearing Karate suits. Instead we promote a self defence system that is elementary and effective irrespective of your age, size or physical ability.

The course, now in it’s 17th year has been accredited by Edexcel and includes personal safety advice to encourage participants to avoid putting themselves in vulnerable situations in the first place.

First Aid
 

Our HSE approved courses are often delivered as part of the BTEC sport criteria or as part of the JSL award. Tailored according to the age range and subject group, our instructors having spent many years working within school, sporting and varied specialist environments themselves and bring relevant realism into the sessions.

Edged Weapon Awareness
 

Aimed at raising awareness of the implications of knives and edged weapons and highlighting the legal and social consequences faced by those who may consider or currently are carrying such weapons.

Drugs Awareness
 

Mapped to DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards), the legal consequences, health implications, signs and symptoms of drug use and the effects the illegal UK drug industry has on communities here and abroad are all covered.

Gang Culture Awareness

Utilising information gained from studies made by the Home Office, Police Forces in the UK and abroad, an enlightening session aimed at raising awareness of Gang culture. Signposting those affected and offering alternatives to those vulnerable members of society who may become victims of such gangs.

Hero School

(Primary Safety education package.)
WOULD YOUR CHILD LIKE TO BECOME A REAL LIFE HERO?

• How many children would know how to dial 999 if their parent or guardian was unconscious?

• Would they know how to put their friend, who fell off the swing or suffered a seizure into the recovery position?

• Are they aware of the danger of strangers, the elements, and of their surroundings?

• What would they do if their friend fell into the canal?

• Could they escape from a burning bedroom?

A fun and educational Holiday club with an exciting difference. Hero school allows children to learn vital life skills whilst building their confidence through drama, play and team building exercises.