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Why Professional Instructors Choose NFPS Ltd

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Because we understand what is at stake. NFPS programmes enable you to: Gain recognised BTEC vocational qualifications Deliver legally defensible training Access complete professional training resources Join a respected national instructor network Maintain competence and professional credibility Next month, March, NFPS Ltd is delivering its full instructor qualification programme at the prestigious Lilleshall National Sports & Conference Centre. These programmes … Read more

BTEC Train the Trainer Course UK: Become a Qualified Trainer with NFPS Ltd

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If you are looking for a BTEC Train the Trainer course in the UK, choosing the right provider is one of the most important professional decisions you will make. A recognised BTEC trainer qualification does far more than issue a certificate. It establishes your competence, credibility, and ability to deliver training safely, professionally and in line with recognised vocational standards. … Read more

Become a Qualified Trainer with NFPS Ltd

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At NFPS Ltd, we’re proud to deliver BTEC-accredited trainer qualification courses that set the standard for excellence in training. With our comprehensive support, market-leading expertise, and the guidance of industry veterans like Trevel Henry, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed as a certified trainer. Why Choose NFPS for Your Trainer Qualification? With over 30 years of experience, … Read more

Eliminating Risk – Reality or an Aspiration?

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Can we eliminate all risk(s) associated with workplace violence and aggression? During the past year workplace violence continues to be a significant issue for employees across the UK with: Thousands of retail workers reporting incidents of violence and abuse. 32 ambulance staff being abused or attacked daily Civil enforcement officers facing increased challenges Workplace violence, is defined as ‘any incident … Read more

Elevating and Setting Standards in Aggressive Behaviour Management

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The recent BBC Disclosure programme, shown on 5th February 2024, brought to light the need for continued expertise and experience in preventing and managing aggressive behaviours. The programme featured the review into one of Scotland’s most high-profile deaths in prison custody (2015) cases at the Fatal Accident Inquiry which followed. Physical intervention is a very contentious issue and will always … Read more

How The Great British Post Office Scandal (and Others) Can Affect You

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I am sure that you are aware of the Great British Post Office Scandal. It has been described by the Criminal Cases Review Commission as “the most widespread miscarriage of justice ever seen and represents the biggest single series of wrongful convictions in British legal history”. The Post Office is owned by the Government and it is a unique institution … Read more

Breaking News – A Person Being Restrained Now Can’t Die from Excited Delirium!

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As reported in the New York Times on the 11th October 2023, “California has become the first US state to ban the use of “excited delirium” as a cause of death, rejecting a term that prominent medical associations have said is rooted in bias and is often used to justify the deaths of people in police custody”. The New York … Read more

The Changing Landscape of Police Response and How Selecting The Right Physical Intervention System is Paramount

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This is an image showing Rab from NFPS Ltd and the text is there to highlight a change in police methods and how physical intervention training is becoming ever more important

In recent times, there has been a shift in how police services respond to calls for assistance from NHS Mental Health Units. Many of you will have heard of the ‘Right Care Right Person’ (RCRP) operational model developed by Humberside Police. In a letter sent to leaders of London health and social care providers on 24th May 2023, Commissioner Sir Mark … Read more

Pain Compliance on Children is Permissible & Why Adopt Standards For A Mental Health Unit, If You Are Not a Mental Health Unit?

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The use of pain compliance on children is an emotive subject, it is contentious and one that many organisations fail when issuing legally robust policy and guidance. NFPS has covered this subject in previous publications and links to these will be given at the end of this post. Of course, applying pain to a child is the absolute last thing … Read more

Serco fined £2.25 million for H&S Failings following the Death of Custody Officer

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Ms Barwell, a 54-year-old grandmother was kicked twice at Blackfriars Crown Court in 2015 during the restraint of a prisoner in custody. She died from brain injuries caused by the second blow. Ms Barwell had worked for Hampshire-based security firm Serco for 10 years when the attack took place. The incident led to an investigation by the Health and Safety … Read more