Fortis Personal Safety Training

04/12/2025

Local Children Complete Personal Safety Course

Last night we completed another personal safety course for local children in school years 5, 6 and 7.

These children now have better situational awareness, know how to deal with a potentially threatening situation, have knowledge of the law in relation to use of force, and have effective self defence techniques to draw on if all their other methods of de-escalation have failed.

They can now venture out on their own with increased confidence and awareness.

We are now taking bookings for our first course of next year which will run on Sunday 1st February 2026. To book your child onto the course or to have a chat with the instructor about running a course for your organisation please call Jason on 07941 500787 or email jason@fortispst.co.uk.

You can also visit our website at www.fortispst.co.uk.

09/10/2025

Report Finds Young Children Taking Knives Into School

The BBC reported today that children as young as 5 years old are taking knives into school (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77d06vde4po).

One 19 year old youth who regularly carried a knife into school was asked what would have stopped him carrying a knife into school. He responded:

“Learning how to defend ourselves, you don’t get taught that in schools.”

What a powerful statement.

When children have been taught real-world personal safety skills, it builds confidence.

Confidence to recognise a threat and take evasive action before the threat reaches them. Confidence to deal with a threat in a calm way, controlling emotions and de-escalating the situation.

Confidence to use physical skills only when there is no other choice available.

Confident people don’t need to carry weapons.

This is why I developed my Children’s Personal Safety Course, to give young people who are venturing out into the world on their own for the first time the confidence to deal with any threatening situation they may find themselves in.

I have attached details of my next course for children in school years 5, 6 and 7 which will start next month. To book your child onto the course please use the contact details below to get in touch.

If you are a headteacher or a parent who would like to run the course in your school for Year 5, 6 or 7 students, please do contact me on 07941 500787 or email jason@fortispst.co.uk to discuss your requirements.

27/09/2025

Too many people waste time arguing whether the iPhone is better than Android or Android is a better phone than the iPhone.

When it comes to your personal safety, the truth is that while travelling, it doesn’t matter what brand sits in your pocket, bag, or you’re carrying.

What matters is how you use it.

Why - because the reality is chilling:
- In the UK, someone is reported missing every 90 seconds.
- Over 170,000 individuals are officially reported missing each year.

That’s not just about numbers, it’s real people like you and me travelling, exploring, stepping outside our comfort zones.

If you’re travelling to visit a friend in another city, heading to a festival, or even flying abroad, your phone is a safety tool.

Used properly, it becomes a digital lifeline.

Here’s what most people overlook

Who knows
- Before you leave home, share your journey with someone you trust. Use “Share Location” (iPhone) or “Google Location Sharing” (Android).
- That way, someone knows where you are and not just where you said you’d be.

When and where are you going
- Don’t just say, “I’ll be there later, or I’ll see you later.”
- Give specifics.
- Create a digital footprint and set up a calendar reminder and share it with a contact.

How are you travelling
- Whether you’re driving, taking public transport, or flying, use your phone to capture the route details.
- Screenshot tickets, boarding passes, or train times.
- If things go wrong, you’ve got evidence in your hand.

Time of arrival
- Share your expected arrival time, then use messaging apps to confirm when you’ve arrived safely – you can even call to say you’ve arrived.
- If you don’t check in, someone should notice.
- This simple safety net can be the difference between reassurance and risk.

The uncomfortable truth is that most people rely on hope, not planning.

As more people are travelling alone, solo travel statistics show that the fear of getting lost is real
- 24% of Brits now plan solo trips
- 50% of solo travellers worry about losing their way

In addition to taking selfies and using social media, make your phone part of your personal safety strategy.

So, is it iPhone or Android?

Who cares when your safety is all that matters?

Are you disciplined enough to use what you’ve already got to protect you and reassure those who care about you?

Personal safety isn’t just about a phone App; it needs to be a habit.

If you want to know how to apply practical safety strategies like these, contact me directly - https://nfps.info/contact-nfps/

27/09/2025

Back to this amazing place again for refresher training!

15/07/2025

Children’s Personal Safety Course Sept/Oct 2025

I am now taking bookings for my next children's personal safety course which will run after the summer holidays.

This course will give your child the confidence to stay calm and make good decisions that will keep them safe should they find themselves in a scary situation.

The course is open to any child in school years 5, 6 and 7 but is particularly beneficial to Year 6 children who will be walking to and from school for the first time after the Summer Holidays.

I have taught over 700 children techniques and strategies to keep themselves safe since 2021!

We cover the following elements on the course with the children:

- street awareness
- staying safe on public transport
- how to deal with a potentially dangerous situation
- planning safe routes and places
- Conflict resolution techniques
- easy to learn physical self defence techniques
- handouts at each session to consolidate knowledge

The course will start on Wednesday 17th September and run for 4 weeks, please see attached information. To book your child’s place on this course please call Jason on 07941 500787, or email jason@fortispst.co.uk

26/06/2025

Last night I completed another personal safety course for school years 5, 6 and 7. As usual I always hand out a feedback form to parents at the end of the course to get their views on how the course can be improved.

On 3 seperate feedback forms from last night I got the same comment, 'this should be taught in schools.'

I've been teaching the course in 2 schools for 4 years now, and the headteachers of these schools really see the value that is added to the children's development.

If you know a school that would benefit from this training please put me in touch with the headteacher, I am more than happy to meet and present how the course can benefit both the school and the pupils.

24/04/2025

Will your Year 6 child be walking to secondary school on their own for the first time after the Summer Holidays?

CHILDREN'S PERSONAL SAFETY COURSE JUNE 2025

This course will give your child the confidence to stay calm and make good decisions that will keep them safe should they find themselves in a scary situation.

The course is open to any child in school years 5, 6 and 7 but is particularly beneficial to Year 6 children who will be walking to and from school for the first time after the Summer Holidays.

We cover the following elements on the course with the children:

- street awareness
- staying safe on public transport
- how to deal with a potentially dangerous situation
- planning safe routes and places
- Conflict resolution techniques
- easy to learn physical self defence techniques
- handouts at each session to consolidate knowledge

The course will start on Wednesday 4th June and run for 4 weeks, please see attached information. To book your child’s place on this course please call Jason on 07941 500787, or email jason@fortispst.co.uk.

12/04/2025

Always Have an Exit Plan

In self-defence, the primary objective is simple, protect yourself.

That means choosing safety over confrontation.

The goal isn’t to win a fight, it’s to escape a dangerous situation quickly and safely.

Every safety plan should include a clear exit strategy because knowing when and how to walk away is a strength, not a weakness.

Your personal safety matters.

Are you prepared to recognise danger and respond with confidence?

Let us know your thoughts

Want to empower others too?

Train to teach others - https://nfps.info/self-defence-trainer-training-2/.

01/04/2025

This is really important to understand!

Self-defence isn’t about fighting, it's about empowerment.

For women, it's the confidence to walk tall, trust your instincts and take control of your safety.

Learning how to neutralise a threat quickly isn't just physical, it’s also about mental and emotional strength too.

When you feel prepared, you're more likely to recognise danger early and avoid it altogether.

Taking proactive steps doesn’t make you fearful, it makes you powerful, aware and in charge of your own safety.

To learn more - https://nfps.info/self-defence-trainer-training-2-2024/