Close Protection Academy

Nick is at our Stratford, London centre delivering our monthly Safe Use of Mechanical Restraints (Handcuffing) course.

Whether you work in security, event management, or specialised protection, understanding the legal, ethical, and practical application of restraints is vital for keeping both the public and your team safe.

If you or your team are interested in upskilling or booking a session, visit our website to secure your spot:
🌐 www.closeprotectionacademy.co.uk

Ready to start a career in executive protection, private security, or bodyguarding?

To help you get started we’re including your Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification for FREE!

Join our Highfield Level 3 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry, delivered by Close Protection Academy, an Elite & Highfield Approved Training Centre in Stratford, East London.

✅ SIA Licence-Linked Qualification
✅ Delivered by Experienced Industry Professionals
✅ Scenario-Based Practical Exercises
✅ Immediate Assessment Results
✅ Weekends Off for Rest & Recuperation

📅 Next Course Dates:
▪️ 14 September 2026 – 7 October 2026

💷 Course Fee: £2,249
🎁 Includes a FREE Highfield Level 3 First Aid at Work Qualification (worth £199)

📍 Training Venue:
Close Protection Academy
213 Mirror Works, 12 Marshgate Lane
Stratford, London E15 2NH

💳 We accept all major UK debit and credit cards, including Klarna finance options.

📞 0800 6226526
🌐 www.closeprotectionacademy.co.uk

Secure your place today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in the private security industry.

WE NOW OFFER CORPORATE TRAINING SESSIONS

Looking to strengthen your team’s confidence, communication, and conflict management skills?

Close Protection Academy now delivers exclusive corporate training sessions either at our East London training centre or at your own venue (subject to requirements).

✅ Team Building & Group Development
✅ Exclusive to Your Team
✅ Maximum of 10 Learners

Training options include:
• Conflict Management
• Behavioural Detection
• Restraint & Handcuffing

Ideal for corporate teams, security staff, hospitality, customer-facing roles, and workplace safety development.

📍 East London or your location
🌐 Enquire online: www.closeprotectionacademy.co.uk

While “Run, Hide, Tell” remains the gold standard for individual survival, the new “Guide, Shelter, Report” framework shifts the responsibility toward active incident management for businesses and venues.

The Three Pillars of Response
• Guide: Proactively direct staff and visitors away from danger towards safe exits or secure zones.
• Shelter: If evacuation is impossible, move people into protected spaces and initiate lockdown protocols.
• Report: Deliver precise, real-time intelligence to emergency services to streamline the response.

Why This Matters
This model moves organisations from passive reaction to active leadership. It emphasises that venue operators and trained security teams are the first line of defence, requiring:
• Updated Procedures: Reviewing emergency plans to include proactive management.
• Staff Training: Ensuring teams know how to lead under pressure.
• Regular Exercises: Testing lockdown and evacuation drills to ensure readiness.

By prioritising communication and structured leadership, businesses can significantly improve safety outcomes for everyone on their premises.

Day One of our new Close Protection Refresher Course complete.

Our updated programme now includes pre-course learning delivered through our custom-built online portal, allowing learners to complete theory elements at their own pace before attending the classroom sessions.

We have refresher courses throughout the rest of the year from our East London training centre.

📅 Upcoming Course Dates:
• 24 Jun 26 – 26 Jun 26
• 29 Jul 26 – 31 Jul 26
• 26 Aug 26 – 28 Aug 26
• 28 Oct 26 – 30 Oct 26

💷 Course Price: £349.00
✅ Pay in 30 days or in 3 instalments with Klarna
📍 3 days in the classroom with pre-course learning via our online portal

Book online now at www.closeprotectionacademy.co.uk

Another successful Level 3 First Aid at Work course completed at Close Protection Academy.

Delivered by experienced first responders and medical professionals with a Close Protection background, our training combines real-world operational experience with nationally recognised first aid instruction.

✅ 2 days in the classroom
✅ Pre-course learning included
✅ Practical, scenario-based training
✅ 100% pass rate

Delivered from our training centre at Pudding Mill Lane, London, E15.

Book your place online today.

Today, Close Protection Academy proudly supports International Nurses Day 2026.

We would like to recognise and thank all nurses for their unwavering dedication, compassion, professionalism, and commitment to caring for others every single day.

Your hard work often goes unseen, but the impact you make on individuals, families, and communities is immeasurable.

From all of us at Close Protection Academy — thank you for everything you do. 💙

Last month, our instructors, Nick & Caroline, were on-site in Paddington delivering the Level 3 Safe Use of Mechanical Restraints (Handcuffing) course to the team at

Ensuring your staff has the confidence and legal understanding to manage difficult situations safely is paramount. Whether it’s refreshing skills or starting from scratch, we provide the CPD training that makes a difference.
Does your team need an upskill?

📩 Send us a DM or visit our website to explore our CPD accredited courses.

Our Close Protection learners have been hands-on with vehicle searchs.

We aren’t just looking under the mats—we’re pulling our Land Rover Discovery apart to answer two vital questions:
1️⃣ Is it safe?
2️⃣ Is it compromised?

A huge thank you to our local Army Reserves Centre for providing the perfect operational environment for these drills.

Field Training: Classroom to Capital

There is no substitute for the real world. This week, I took our latest Close Protection cohort into the heart of London for a live surveillance and orienteering task.

Watching the team adapt from the classroom to the high-traffic environment of the city was great fun; visiting Stratford, Covent Garden, Leicester Square and The Mall.

Showing the team just how important adaptability and flexibility are within our crazy environment!

Huge thanks again to Caroline Sullivan for her invaluable insights and .m99 of for adding the technical talks to the the day.

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