“I felt that Gerard was an excellent teacher and trainer. Clearly an expert in his own field, he explained everything very well. Everything he taught was backed up with legislation - supporting evidence-based learning throughout the entire course. The most beneficial course in control and restraint I have attended in 12 years”
- Senior Staff Nurse, Brain Injury Unit
"When I did Breakaway training last year there were questions that required an answer. This day has provided the majority of those answers and I have found it of great use. Many thanks"
- Sheltered Housing Project Officer
“I have never done a course that equalled this level - I thought the training was broken down into very easy to learn steps and the movements could be made to work in fluid scenarios. Absolutely fabulous - already recommended to other colleagues”
-Senior Care Assistant, Brain Injury Unit
“This was a good training course and it really helped us a lot in how to manage residents who are in distress”
-Senior Carer, Care Home
"Course was excellent and well planned, not at all boring. The course makes you more aware of any risks and also makes you look at how you respond to others in various situations"
- Residential Care Worker
“Really good training and helped me to improve my skill and knowledge in my workplace - and I enjoyed it!”
- Community Safety Warden
“Having completed numerous courses over the past 14 years I have never attended one which gave me so much factual information.”
- Care Assistant, Learning Disabilities Unit
"Very informative and enjoyable course, especially considering I had reservations about it beforehand, Learned a lot that I will be able to use both in my daily work situations and in my personal life"
- Care Services Officer
“Course provided me with knowledge, tools and skills I will take away and use. By the end I felt confident. The presentation to peers was actually very helpful in pulling it all together”
-Matthew, HM Treasury
Our Valued Client’s Feedback....
“I have been on many courses and this one gives us the legislative information as well as the techniques, so we understand the context in which we use the techniques. In turn, we feel more confident in using restraint interventions correctly”
- Care Assistant, Brain Injury Unit
“Found the course to be very interesting and informative as restraint has changed a lot since I last trained”
- Residential Care Worker
“I feel more confident and better informed. I experience aggression from my client group regularly and now I think I can approach it differently. Excellent approach, I had fun in the afternoon session!”
Criminal Justice Social worker
“Easily the best course I have been on since starting with the council and before - 10 years ago! I cannot remember being on a better course - and I have been on many! Interesting, balanced between discussion and lecture and FUN! Thanks!”
Adult Care Social Worker
“Very knowledgeable on subject and able to translate to practice easily, using examples to illustrate points. Practical session very beneficial. Excellent course, will be recommending it to colleagues! Feel more safe in the workplace as now have strategies to put into place to ensure safety is not compromised”
Occupational Therapist
“Really liked the method of training and the course notes - really kept you on your toes! Fantastic training! Very informative, practical and useful. Delivery was excellent!”
Criminal Justice Project Social Worker
“I am a qualified teacher of adult education and I was very impressed by Gerard’s skills. The course is perfect!”
Social Worker
“This has been a fabulous course! Would like to learn more as it would help all aspects, both inside and outside of work”
Residential Worker
“A greatly presented course with a high standard throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed.”
- Banking Customer Services Officer, London
“Found both Tony & Gerard to be very professional and highly competent. Behavioural Self-Protection concepts were new to me - enjoyed learning them and training them. Very impressed by these 3 days. Thanks”
- Protection Course Attendee, Glasgow
“Tony and Gerard were very helpful.
Would attend again!”
- Team Member, Community Safety Team
“The course was very well run, pitched at the right level for the candidates. I found the whole course interesting - the easy way in which the techniques move into one another was particularly interesting. The coaches were helpful and very professional.”
- Physical Intervention and Breakaway Instructor, Senior NHS Mental Health Nurse
“The course was run very professionally and both instructors were able to answer all questions. The physical skills part was most interesting - thank you very much for spending the time to help us.”
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Violence and Aggression Lead, NHS
Senior Control & Restraint Instructor,
Prison Service
“I would like to thank Gerard and Tony on the excellent delivery of the most knowledgeable and interesting course I have attended”
Team Member, Community Safety Team
“Many thanks for an interesting and constructive day - I particularly enjoyed the legal information”
- Operations Manager
"An excellent training day, useful and practical, and very well delivered by the speaker. Thanks for an enjoyable experience."
- Sheltered Housing Project Officer
