The self-defence class provided for our learners with SEND at Hampshire Achieves was a great introduction to the basic principles of defending yourself when necessary. They were taught a number of skills and were given time to put these into practice. Both Louis and Tom, the instructors, were patient with our learners, answered any questions they had and demonstrated all skills brilliantly. A great amount of knowledge and professionalism was shown throughout the class
Keely Halewood
Skills Coach, Hampshire Achieves
Participation & Lifelong Learning,
Hampshire County Council Children’s Services Directorate
ACT SD have delivered an outstanding module for conflict management and self-defence to our year 1 and 2 students for public services. The feedback has been excellent and the students have embraced the teaching and practicals. ACT have also taken lunchtime classes for MMA, mainly delivered to students with learning differences. The classes were well structured and took into account the differing needs of the students. Again we had great feedback and one of the students said it was life changing for them.
Rhys MeylerNescott College
Recently, I have been working with a 15-year-old male, who has been impacted by significant trauma in the home setting which has led him to disengage with mainstream education and become in involved in criminal activity. He is currently under YOT (Youth Offending Team) At the end of the session, he thanked Mike and me – he loved it! I had never seen him smile so much or be in such a state of calmness. Unfortunately, due to his home setting and friendship group regular intervention from ‘Act Self Defence’ would be needed to break the constant cycle he finds himself in.
The Local Authority and the SAVRY team were extremely pleased to hear he had such a positive experience and were very interested in how he and others could access more of this type of provision.
I can’t praise highly enough the work that ‘Act Self Defence’ do, the difference only one session made was heart-warming and remarkable.
Tom Jones (Teacher – Riverway Alternative Education)
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The girls really enjoyed the session, as did the students who took part last year. We'd love to make this an annual event for our Year 12 girls - The sessions have the potential to scare the students and make them feel uncomfortable however, they were delivered so effectively that all the girls felt comfortable getting involved with the activities and answering questions. As trainers, you are all great with the students and they responded really well as a result. It's sad that there's a need to deliver such a programme but I know that both the students and the school are so grateful that you're able to.
Kind regards,
Rebecca Beaumont | Assistant Headteacher