Monday, 27 April 2015

CDF, Millfields Community School & Children's Centre work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Millfield’s Community School, Children’s Centre and CDF, to deliver our project “Women & Young People’s Safety Solution.”  The project proved to be popular with females in the local area and parents from the school signing up for it.  The females came from various backgrounds and cultures and were of mixed ability.  The 6 week project had the females engaged in discussions as well as practical activities in self-defence, floor and knife work.


Some of the Females Comments
“I enjoyed the role plays, as well as the practical activities and drills.”
“I feel the skills taught to me during the course were easy and empowering.”.”

“It was great having a female trainer!”
“I enjoyed the physical training especially.”

 “I really enjoyed the role playing and physical drills undertaken during the course”
“The class explanations of real life situations stood out for me.”

“The practical parts of the sessions to get out of certain strikes from the attacker.”
“Discussion’s with trainer and peers.”



“It gave me the confidence to know how to deal with different situations.”
“I learnt different techniques to help me when / if faced with physical violence.”

“It made me realise that I am stronger than I thought I was.”
“Realising my ability to protect myself, with simple moves.”

“Through Sev’s expertise and knowledge, I feel equipped to deal with situations if they arise.”
“I would like to tell you that I enjoyed the sessions very very much!  Thank you for your support.”

“You are an inspiration to all of us with your courage and confidence.”


It would be great if you could assist our cause by taking part in a number of ways.  Our aim is to reduce violence and the fear of violence especially towards females and young people and we do this by delivering our programmes and projects to the local community.  Please contact us at: info@sevnecatitraining.com



Millfields is a much larger than average primary school. The school serves an area of significant deprivation and its pupils represent a very wide range of ethnic backgrounds, with the largest groups being those of Asian, White, Black Caribbean and Black African heritage.
Millfields Community School has been a UNICEF Rights Respecting School since 2004 and were re-accredited with Level 2 in June 2014.The UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA) is based on principles of equality, dignity, respect, non-discrimination and participation. The RRSA seeks to put the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s ethos and culture to improve well-being and develop every child’s talents and abilities to their full potential. A rights-respecting school is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted. Young people and the school community learn about children’s rights by putting them into practice every day.


If you are looking for sessions and workshops that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us:info@sevnecatitraining.com

Tuesday, 7 April 2015

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Barnet Futureversity

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Barnet Futureversity as part of their positive future programme to deliver a workshop to young people aged 14-25.  The aim of the course was for young people to feel safer on the streets, increase their awareness, to feel fitter and increase their confidence levels.  Young people from varied backgrounds, cultures and ethnicities took part, including those that had special needs.


Some young people’s comments:

"The most useful thing for me was knowledge of specific situations."

"I enjoyed the drills the most."

"Sev was friendly and willing to answer anything."



"The drills, floor and knife work was what I enjoyed the most."

“The course was fun!”

“The variety of different ways I could defend myself.”



“It was really good exercise and I feel more confident about self-defence.”

“I enjoyed learning how to protect myself.”

“The best thing for me was learning about self-awareness on the streets.”

“I liked how informative it was and learning the techniques.”



Barnet Youth and Community Service create opportunities for young people to engage and thrive through our dynamic range of programmes; enabling young people to gain confidence in a supportive and challenging environment.



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Monday, 23 March 2015

CDF & Morning Side Estate work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Morning Side Estate and CDF, to deliver several training programmes for young girls and boys to reduce the fear of crime and violence.  The young girls and boys came from the local estate and area.  Discussions amongst their peer group took place as well as taking part in personal safety and self-defence training skills.  

Young people aged 8 and above were taking part in project.  They came from various backgrounds and cultures and were of mixed ability.  The young girls group especially appreciated the knowledge and expertise of Sev as she could relate to their everyday fears of being able to feel safe especially in their area, home and school.


Some Young People’s Comments
“I liked it when we learnt other ways of defending yourself without using weapons.”
“I enjoyed the activities.”

“It taught me how to defend myself.”
“The physical activities I enjoyed.”



 “I learnt new skills.”
“I liked it when I had the practical training.”

“I enjoyed the self-defence techniques.”
“The session was fun!”

DID YOU KNOW?

  • ·         Reported domestic abuse incidents rose last year in London by 23 percent. 
  • Sexual bullying and coercion in schools and neighbourhoods, links between youth and sexual violence.
  • The peak age for both females and males to offend is 14 or 15.
  •  26% of females experience Domestic Violence by the age of 16.
  • 42% between 18-29, 21% of girls experience sexual abuse (NSPCC research).




MORE CAN TO BE DONE TO HELP FEMALES & YOUNG PEOPLE

It would be great if you could assist our cause by taking part in a number of ways.  Our aim is to reduce violence and the fear of violence especially towards females and young people and we do this by delivering our programmes and projects to the local community.  Please contact us at: info@sevnecatitraining.com



If you are looking for sessions and workshops that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us:info@sevnecatitraining.com


Wednesday, 4 February 2015

Sev Necati Training works with Brent Housing Partnership (BHP)

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Brent Housing Association at Henderson House to deliver a female based workshop for local people who live on the estate and in the local community in personal safety and self-defence.

The free programme was popular with females that took part.  They were from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, age range and abilities and those from Black, Asian and Ethic Minority Groups (BAME).  They all took part in discussions and practical exercises in self-defence.



Comments for Partners and TRA’s

“This course should be run all around Britain.  I have advised the council about the session, very interesting.”
B.Linton TRA Henderson House



Some Comments from the females when asked what they enjoyed about the session and what inspired them:

“The techniques and skills which were taught to us to protect yourself.”
“It developed and boosted my confidence and self-esteem.”
“It taught be to be more aware and take possible action when a critical incident occurs.”
“I really enjoyed this course and I will and have recommended it to all my friends and family.”


“Good training and I invite especially women to take part in it.”
“This course has taught me that it is not only strength which is needed its specific techniques and skills which need to be taught in order to be protected.”
“I would love to learn more strikes, and carry on with the course in general.”
“I believe the training is of immense value and would benefit the majority of people.”
“I enjoyed the drills and techniques.”


“Sev’s training is amazing!”
“This course was too short.  We need more things like this.”
“This course inspired me to learn how to protect myself.”
“This training was very good.”
“I learnt how to protect myself if confronted or attacked.”


Brent Housing Partnership (BHP) is the company that looks after 13,600 council properties in Brent.

They offer support to residents so they can live in their home independently and encourages all our residents to get involved.

They also look after communal areas, gardens, carry out repairs, service gas installations, collect rent and manage problems between neighbours.


If you are looking for sessions, workshops, projects and programmes that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us at:
info@sevnecatitraining.com


Thursday, 29 January 2015

Mossbourne School in Hackney work’s with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Mossbourne, to deliver workshops for young people in year 7 as part of their PSCHE day.

All the young people had discussions on staying safe in their communities as well as taking part in practical techniques in self-protection.



The importance of such skills and knowledge is imperative especially as they transition from primary into secondary school, this can be a very vulnerable time for many, as they longer have the comfort of having parents / careers take them to and from school and have to learn to travel on their own, as well as for some learning to use London transport for the first time.
The session’s look to educate and empower young people to think about how they can stay safe on the streets and whilst travelling to and from school and in their communities.



We had student’s evaluations back which were 100% positive feedback.  Teachers also commented on how happy they were with the session for each of their year groups.

“It was very informative.  Young people were able to discuss their views and take part in a practical.”  Teacher, Year 7.

Some Young Student’s Comments:
“All the scenarios she showed us because they were like real ones and we could learn from them.”
“I liked the discussions and I could relate to what miss was saying.”
“I liked the way she explained.”
“I liked the way that I learnt new things and what to do if I was in a threatening situation.”
“The session was helpful.”
“I liked how we got to participate.”
“It taught me a lot about safety.”


“The practical and that she was really interactive.”
“I enjoyed being taught how to protect myself.”
“I liked the advice she gave.”
“I liked the practical.  It was fun.”
 “I enjoyed the self-defence.”
“I liked the discussions.”
“I enjoyed the session as we could interact.”
“Yes, I liked that I was taught a lot of life skills.”
“Learning how to protect myself.”
“I enjoyed the drama.”
“I liked acting out one of the self-defence methods.”


“Acting and practising what to do and I liked working together.”
“I enjoyed learning how to defend myself if I was in a situation which was dangerous.”
“I liked the different techniques.”
“Learning how to keep safe and get help when you’re in danger.”
“I liked everything; this was a really fun session.”



Mossbourne Community Academy has raised educational achievement to the very highest levels. As one of the country’s leading academies, it is in the vanguard of school improvement. Examination results place Mossbourne in the top 1% of schools, nationally, and the latest Ofsted inspection described Mossbourne as ‘outstanding’ but even within that category ‘exceptional.’ Working in the local community and within a strong partnership of Hackney schools, Mossbourne will raise aspirations, expectations and achievement for all students and will continue to make a major contribution to the development of educational excellence in Hackney.

If you are looking for sessions and workshops that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us: info@sevnecatitraining.com

Wednesday, 14 January 2015

Sev Necati Training works with The College of North East London (CONEL)

Sev was first introduced to College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (CONEL) through The Metropolitan Police where she has undertaken extensive work with the Safer Neighbourhood Teams.  Her work is supported and endorsed by the police and CONEL have been keen to keep the relationship going because of the continuous positive impact it has had on learners.  Sev is also a former student at the college and understands what student life can be like for females.

Over a number of days and sessions learners at the CONEL learnt how to keep themselves and their belongings safe around College and on the street as well as practical techniques in self-defence.

“Sev was very responsive to students.  Answered questions and confirmed understanding.  Patient.  Able to steer lesson using student’s questions.  Very interactive.”
J. Chesterman, Tutor



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.
Comments from learners:


“I did enjoy the self-defence practice, and all the information about how to protect myself.”

“I enjoyed the role play and information given out.”
“Sev explained in a manner where everyone could understand her.  I am an ESOL student.”
“Learning to protect myself on the street was very useful.”
“Learning about awareness of the knife.”
I enjoyed learning about the legal part this has helped me feel more at ease, because I travel and live alone.”
“I learnt so many useful things!”
“This session is very useful in life.  Thank you.”
“I liked all the information especially how to protect myself.”
“Learning how to be more aware and how to defend myself.”


“It has given me confidence.  Thanks!”
“Real life situations which are relevant.”
“I enjoyed learning something new.”
“The honesty of the trainer, Sev.”
 “Questions were answered positively, group techniques and knowledge was of benefit.”
“I learned some strategies to keep me safe.”
“I learnt how to keep safe on the street and also my legal rights.”
“The whole thing was really interesting and I have learnt from it.”
“The tips Sev gave.”
“I learned things I never knew before.”
“I enjoyed everything, especially the physically activities.”
“It was very informative and enlightened me about things I did not know.”



“I felt the students gained a lot from the training.  A lot of information was given about preventing an incident from happening and focusing on self-awareness.  I feel that students are more confident and more aware as a result of the training.  Thank you for visiting.”
Jennie, Personal Tutor

If you are looking for sessions and workshops that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us: info@sevnecatitraining.com








Wednesday, 7 January 2015

Sev Necati Training works with Brent Council and The College of North West London (CNWL)

Sev Necati Training worked in partnership with Brent Council and The College of North West London (CNWL) to deliver a series of workshops for young girls and females in personal safety and self-defence.

The programme “Women & Young People’s Safety Solutions” took place at CNWL and we had a range of females from all different backgrounds, ages and abilities taking part in practical exercises in self-defence.  This included floor work and knife work, as well as discussions on personal safety.  Discussions and scenarios took place on serious sexual assault incidents.



“We have benefited very much from the self-defence classes that have been delivered by Sev Necati Training. The quality of the planning, delivery and evaluation has been impressive and the students that took part have enjoyed the course very much. The students have reported that the sessions have increased their self-confidence, self-awareness and have given them valuable skills in how to defend themselves when necessary. We would very much like to be able to run another course with Sev Necati Training in the future.”
Jessica Bell, The College of North West London.



The females that took part expressed how they enjoyed the programme with many saying how their self-esteem, and confidence levels had improved.

Some Comments from the females when asked what they enjoyed about the session & how the course inspired them:

“I enjoyed the practical exercises.”
“I appreciated learning about the law and what my rights are.”
“I enjoyed that I had to get out of my comfort zone.”
“The theory and learning different things was very useful.”
“It was just amazing to learn all these new stuff and was very helpful.”


“I really enjoyed the sessions.”
“It helped build my confidence, to be more aware and know how to protect myself.”
“I loved how our trainer encouraged us to be confident and do our best.”

“What stood out for me was how to use different strategies to protect and defend myself.”
“It was fantastic and helpful.”
“Taking part in the drills – helped build my stamina.”



Our projects work to empower females from all backgrounds, cultures, ages and abilities.  Building the confidence of these women and girls is important as we hope to continue to inspire them to make positive changes in their lives.




The CNWL is a Further Education college with two campuses located in the London Borough of Brent. They specialise in vocational courses focused on the delivering the technical skills and qualifications necessary to help their students get a job, enter a trade or progress to university. They have over 75 years of dedicated experience in education and training across a range of subjects and sector areas.

If you are looking for sessions, workshops, projects and programmes that are both engaging, interactive and fun, but also informative and educational then please contact us at: info@sevnecatitraining.com