Female learners at the Imperial College have been finding out how to keep themselves and their belongings safe around College and on the street from Sev Necati who has worked in partnership with the Design Against Crime research centre at Holborn, on the production of the Karrysafe bags.
Sev delivers training courses through her company, and her worked is endorsed by the Metropolitan Police.
Mel Parsons the student case worker for the principle Rob Imerson at Arts came to one of Sev's session earlier on in the year to evaluate what was being delivered. Mel was so impressed she recommended to Rob that we go ahead and provide training to female students during refresher's week. The session was so successfull that the young women that attended have asked for more!
"More sessions! Seemed there wasn't enough time. I really enjoyed the session".
http://www.conel.ac.uk/news_events/news/2010/march_2010/female_learners_get_a_kick_out_of_self_protection_tastersThese
Friday 15 October 2010
Monday 29 March 2010
College Tasters A Big Hit!!!
Young female learners at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London have been finding out how to keep themselves and their belongings safe around College and on the street from a successful former learner who has trained with American Special Forces units.
College alumna Sev Necati set up her own business, providing a wide range of training, after studying computing and business qualifications at the College. After studying at Southbank University – an experience she says the College prepared her for very well – Sev studied as a fitness trainer in the UK and America, including time spent with a Special Forces team. Now she delivers training courses through her company, and has worked with Haringey Local Authority and the Metropolitan Police among others.
At the sixth of a recent series of taster sessions held in the College’s Tottenham Centre gym, Sev explained how the idea for the classes first came about: “I met the College’s Vice Principal Jane O’Neill through an event organised by the Metropolitan Police. We got talking and she invited me to come in and give these short introduction sessions to the College’s female learners. They’ve gone down so well that I’m now hoping to be run another series of classes at the College’s Enfield Centre too.
The tasters last an hour, and cover some basic ideas and practical techniques for how to act if threatened or attacked. Each group of learners has had the chance to role-play situations that they may face in their daily lives, such as being confronted by a mugger. Sev explains: “The emphasis is on awareness and avoiding physical confrontation if possible – that’s why I prefer the term ‘self-protection’ to ‘self-defence’. I also teach people about the law and their rights.”
Sev has certainly enjoyed revisiting the College, and said: “It has changed a lot since I studied here – the facilities like the gym where I’ve held classes are great. I’ve been impressed with the receptive attitude of the learners too – they’re keen to pick up the techniques, and have thrown themselves into the role plays.”Feedback from learners has likewise been overwhelmingly positive. Amongst the anonymous comments received, many commented not only on how helpful the sessions had been, but also how enjoyable.
http://www.conel.ac.uk/news_events/news/2010/march_2010/female_learners_get_a_kick_out_of_self_protection_tasters
These classes were so successful we delivered another 8 taster sessions at Enfield which went down a strom.
"Just to let you know the personal safety awareness activity delivered to our beauty learners last week was a great success. The feedback from the tutor and learners was that it was very interesting and that they had great fun. The lady delivering it was able to relate to the learners on their individual levels. Please let me know of future available dates as I would like all our groups to benefit from this very useful enrichment workshop". Eleni Rotis, Curriculum Manager - Hairdressing and Beauty.
College alumna Sev Necati set up her own business, providing a wide range of training, after studying computing and business qualifications at the College. After studying at Southbank University – an experience she says the College prepared her for very well – Sev studied as a fitness trainer in the UK and America, including time spent with a Special Forces team. Now she delivers training courses through her company, and has worked with Haringey Local Authority and the Metropolitan Police among others.
At the sixth of a recent series of taster sessions held in the College’s Tottenham Centre gym, Sev explained how the idea for the classes first came about: “I met the College’s Vice Principal Jane O’Neill through an event organised by the Metropolitan Police. We got talking and she invited me to come in and give these short introduction sessions to the College’s female learners. They’ve gone down so well that I’m now hoping to be run another series of classes at the College’s Enfield Centre too.
The tasters last an hour, and cover some basic ideas and practical techniques for how to act if threatened or attacked. Each group of learners has had the chance to role-play situations that they may face in their daily lives, such as being confronted by a mugger. Sev explains: “The emphasis is on awareness and avoiding physical confrontation if possible – that’s why I prefer the term ‘self-protection’ to ‘self-defence’. I also teach people about the law and their rights.”
Sev has certainly enjoyed revisiting the College, and said: “It has changed a lot since I studied here – the facilities like the gym where I’ve held classes are great. I’ve been impressed with the receptive attitude of the learners too – they’re keen to pick up the techniques, and have thrown themselves into the role plays.”Feedback from learners has likewise been overwhelmingly positive. Amongst the anonymous comments received, many commented not only on how helpful the sessions had been, but also how enjoyable.
http://www.conel.ac.uk/news_events/news/2010/march_2010/female_learners_get_a_kick_out_of_self_protection_tasters
These classes were so successful we delivered another 8 taster sessions at Enfield which went down a strom.
"Just to let you know the personal safety awareness activity delivered to our beauty learners last week was a great success. The feedback from the tutor and learners was that it was very interesting and that they had great fun. The lady delivering it was able to relate to the learners on their individual levels. Please let me know of future available dates as I would like all our groups to benefit from this very useful enrichment workshop". Eleni Rotis, Curriculum Manager - Hairdressing and Beauty.
Friday 19 February 2010
Personal Safety Course's are a Big Hit!
The Kurdish Community Centre in St Anns was host to the first set of personal safety classes organised by St Anns Safer Neighbourhoods team and Haringey Council, to help reduce fear and the perception of crime. Up to 17 women, aged between 13 and 46, attended the 2 hour classes over a number of weeks. The classe's involved theory based discussions behind staying safe and personal awareness, as well as practical techniques.
The classes, which were targeted at females from the age of 13 years, ran throughout January and February . Sgt Tim Hannah of St Anns Safer Neighbourhoods team, said: "In the summer it was identified that a section of the community, especially females felt wary about using public transport in the local area and about walking home. We have been working hard to put together these classes with an excellent instructor and believe that this is a great way to learn how to stay safe in your local neighbourhood, as well promoting personal health."
All the feedback was positive. The majority of the women who attended were very positive about the skills learnt from the classes. Further courses are due to take place in a number of venues in St Anns and Harringay wards for March and April.
One participant says: We want more Training! Please let us all know if that's possible… Great Course Karen T
Another way says: I'm writing to thank you for the course of self defence. It was excellent. Sev was a wonderful teacher and the two community police women were superb and extremely helpful with advice. I will certainly mention it to neighbours to see if any women are interested as it was so worthwhile. If there is ever a follow-up course, I would be very keen to attend. Best wishes. Aoife
The classes, which were targeted at females from the age of 13 years, ran throughout January and February . Sgt Tim Hannah of St Anns Safer Neighbourhoods team, said: "In the summer it was identified that a section of the community, especially females felt wary about using public transport in the local area and about walking home. We have been working hard to put together these classes with an excellent instructor and believe that this is a great way to learn how to stay safe in your local neighbourhood, as well promoting personal health."
All the feedback was positive. The majority of the women who attended were very positive about the skills learnt from the classes. Further courses are due to take place in a number of venues in St Anns and Harringay wards for March and April.
One participant says: We want more Training! Please let us all know if that's possible… Great Course Karen T
Another way says: I'm writing to thank you for the course of self defence. It was excellent. Sev was a wonderful teacher and the two community police women were superb and extremely helpful with advice. I will certainly mention it to neighbours to see if any women are interested as it was so worthwhile. If there is ever a follow-up course, I would be very keen to attend. Best wishes. Aoife
Wednesday 13 January 2010
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