Sev Necati Training works in partnership with The Learning Trust in charge of Education for Hackney

Sev Necati worked with a group of adults over adult learners' week as part of the partnership work that she carries out. The adults were taught how to stay safe on the street, as well as discussion based and practical exercises in personal safety and self-defence.

Participants Comments:

“Gaining the knowledge on self-defence, the group work and lecture was excellent.”

“The role playing was fun.”

“Clear, easy and simple instructions in keeping yourself safe.”

“The whole lesson was helpful and useful for everyday life.”

“I enjoyed the psychological and practical part.”

“I liked the role playing.”

“The tutor and the lesson were excellent. The tutor was down to earth and the lesson was very useful and interpersonal.”

The Learning Trust is the not-for-profit company which runs all the education services for the London Borough of Hackney. They are responsible for schools, children’s centres, early years and adult education.  This encompasses educational services to adult learners and over 27,000 pupils in more than 70 schools, nurseries, and playcentres in the London Borough of Hackney.

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Sev Necati Training works in partnership with HackneyHomes and Rising Tide

Sev Necati worked with a group of young females as part of the partnership work that she carries out extensively across London boroughs.  The young people were taught how to stay safe on the street, as well as discussion based and practical exercises in personal safety and self-defence.  Real talk how females can also empower themselves to say "No", without feeling intimated or threatened by others.

“The girls fully got involved and were touched by the openness and realness of Sev.”

Idress Oloyede, Rising Tide, Youth Engagement Project 

Co-ordinator

“I enjoyed the learning the defence moves.”

“Learning different skills to defend myself.”

“I liked knowing how far I could defend myself and learning about the law.”

“I enjoyed the role play and learning the facts.”

“The physical activities were fun.”

Rising Tide provides a comprehensive programme of music education, training and professional development.  Based in Hackney it provides music training as a past time activity, as a means employment and re-engage disaffected groups or/and individuals.

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Sev Necati Training works in partnership with The Home Office & Minik Kardes

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Minik Kardes, in partnership with the Home Office around "Communities against Guns Gangs & Knives" to deliver a training programme to young girls and boys to help reduce crime and violence against them.

“As part of our Gangs/Guns/Knife crime and violence Project funded by the Home Office, Sev Necati delivered a four hour Personal Safety Workshop for young people aged 10 to 18.  


We had large group of 19 youngsters in a wide range of age group and we were amazed by the fact that Sev was able to keep them focused, interested and engaged for the duration of the whole session.  


The young people thoroughly enjoyed the practical self defence exercises, role play scenarios, discussions about keeping safe and information about organisation’s where they could go for help. This is clearly evident in their verbal feedback and in the evaluation forms they completed at the end of the session.

We are looking forward to working with Sev Necati again to deliver Personal Safety Workshop for young people.”

Selda Aygun, Minik Kardes Day Nursery, Community Development Worker

"I really enjoyed the role-playing."

"How we were taught how to protect ourselves from a knife attack."

“I enjoyed the practical part of the session.”

“We learnt how to protect ourselves.”

“I liked how we were taught self-defence.”

“We were taught how to keep safe.”

"I learn't new things."

"Street safety awareness."

"How to look after yourself."

"The activities were fun."

"I enjoyed everything."

The Home Office says that, knife, gun and gang crime is wholly unacceptable and reducing it is a key priority for the government. Too many young lives are blighted by violent crime and we are committed to making our communities safer places for everyone.

The government’s has prioritised £10 million of Home Office investment into early intervention work in 2012-13, to support up to 30 areas 'most affected by gangs and youth violence'.

If you are one of these 30 areas, then please contact us, so we can work in partnership to reduce the fear of violence and violent crime.

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

Sev Necati Training works in partnership with Young Hackney & Hackney Quest

Sev Necati worked with a group of young females and males as part of the partnership work that she carries out extensively across London boroughs.  The young people were taught how to stay safe on the street, as well as discussion based and practical exercises in personal safety and self-defence.

“Sev ran a 2-hour girls personal safety session at Frampton Park Youth Club.  The girls learned positive ways to stay safe and confident on the streets, as well as self-defence techniques.  Sev was professional, informative and a positive facilitator who really engaged the girls well.  Thank you Sev!"

Colette Allen, Hackney Quest, Director

“The personal safety session was excellent; practical, relevant and energetic. The facilitator engaged enthusiastically with the young people who seemed to respect her expertise. All young people should have the opportunity to learn these skills.”

John Hart, Young Hackney Core Leader

“I enjoyed the learning the self-defence techniques.”

“The session was informative and interactive.”

“I liked the fact that I gained some knowledge on how to protect myself.”

“I liked that we got to try out the actual techniques that they gave.”

“I enjoyed the role play.”

“I liked the defence techniques, they were really good and helpful.”

“Active learning and discussion, simple and effective.”

“The whole session was very useful and informative.”

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

Barking and Dagenham College work with Sev Necati Training

Learners at the Barking and Dagenham College have been finding out how to keep themselves and their belongings safe around College and on the street, whilst socialising and where they live.

“This was an informative workshop that held the attention of our learners throughout. Sev has a good understanding of relating to young people and offering practical easy to understand advice on personal safety. I would recommend this workshop to other Schools and Colleges.”


Nadim Mea, Learner Involvement Coordinator,  Barking and Dagenham College



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 enjoyed watching the demonstrations and getting to practise what we had been taught.”

“I liked learning about how to defend myself .”

“Sev was easy to talk too.”

“I enjoyed the role plays and the activities we did.”

“It was a fun way of learning.”

“The group discussion was in depth. And we were able to try out various techniques.”

“The session gave me confidence. It was also an open and not formal session.”

“Good information backed with clear demonstrations.”

“The techniques and advise. Also the people teaching were brilliant.”

Barking and Dagenham College provide a diverse course offering. As well as enjoying top quality teaching in state-of-the-art facilities, you will also be given support and guidance to create fresh opportunities for success.

Read what Barking and Dagenham College say about us:
http://www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk/news-events/news/girls-learn-self-defence/




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

The Metropolitan Police and Gangs Unit in Hackney work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati Training working in partnership with The Metropolitan Police and Gangs Unit in Hackney to deliver "Personal Safety" training courses to young people aged between 10-25.


Sev worked in partnership with Hackney Marsh Partnership and the Peabody Trust. The sessions were delivered to inner city estates targeting young people at risk of exclusion, anti-social behaviour and at risk from gang activity.

“I felt the sessions were handled well with sometimes large groups of young people who can be difficult to manage as a group. With the staff supporting the sessions it was compact with theoretical and physical challenges for participants. I felt Sev delivered a positive session that was informative and interactive for all the young people involved. The sessions came at a time when young people were on alert for their personal safety with increased anti-social behaviour in our area.” 

David Ali, Peabody Trust


The young people were from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities, with both females and males participating in the sessions. The sessions were a combination of talk and practical in personal safety. Teaching young people how to be safe on the street, street awareness and practical techniques in conflict management. Techniques also included knife work.

“I enjoyed the practical”

“The best thing was learning self-defence”

“That it increased our knowledge and techniques, in case of a real event”

“There was a lot of action”

“How to handle a knife”

“The young people enjoyed the personal safety session; at first they were unsure but once Sev had explained and they understood there were a lot of practical activities they were up for it. The young people engaged well in the session because Sev made it relate to real life situations. They also had the opportunity to discuss situations they had been in or witnessed. The young people felt that Sev engaged well with them and after she left throughout the week there was lot's conversation about the techniques they had learnt in the session.”
Joyclen Brodie-Mends, Marsh Partnership


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

Arsenal ITC and The Home Office work with Sev Necati Training

Sev Necati worked in partnership with Arsenal in the Community, in partnership with the Home Office around “"Communities against Guns Gangs & Knives" to deliver a training programme to young girls to help reduce crime and violence against them.

Sev delivered a "Personal Safety" programme to our young girls aged between 13-15. The sessions combined talking and practical exercises in personal safety. Teaching young people how to be safe on the street, street awareness and practical techniques.

"I think the course was affective in all areas for the young females. It made them feel confident and brought them together. It also taught them how to defend themselves in a conflict situation.



I liked the way Sev adapted the knowledge for the younger people that took part. Me and the girls have enjoyed the week's training and we look forward to being involved in more courses.”


Tashan Arsenal Kickz Coach for Girls

“I liked learning new moves of how I can defend myself.”
“I enjoyed everything, including the role play.”

“I enjoyed the techniques and learning about the law.”

“Thank you for teaching me skills that may save my life one day."

Arsenal in the Community’s works allows young people the opportunity to play football and take advantage of the other education, social inclusion and employment programmes they have to offer.

The Home Office says that, knife, gun and gang crime is wholly unacceptable and reducing it is a key priority for the government. Too many young lives are blighted by violent crime and we are committed to making our communities safer places for everyone.

The government’s has prioritised £10 million of Home Office investment into early intervention work in 2012-13, to support up to 30 areas 'most affected by gangs and youth violence'.



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